An Act relative to the safety of courthouses and remote court proceedings
This bill expands court officers' authority to ensure safety at courthouses and related locations. It adds "court parking areas" to where officers can operate (Section 1) and grants them police powers when attending remote court proceedings, escorting jurors or judges, or transporting detainees (Section 2). The changes directly affect court officers, jurors, judicial staff, and detainees during non-traditional court activities. The bill updates existing law to address safety needs beyond physical courthouse walls.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Mar 26, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate concurred
Feb 27, 2025
House · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dan Hunt
DDemocratic
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