Relates to the effect the death of a defendant has on a pending appeal
Summary
Provides that if a defendant dies when they have a pending appeal, such appeal shall be dismissed and the trial court's judgment shall remain in effect.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action May 18, 2026
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Mar 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
NOTICE OF COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION - REQUESTED
upper
Jan 13, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
upper
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dean Murray
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Dan Stec
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
Jack Martins
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Mario Mattera
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Pam Helming
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Patrick Gallivan
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Tony Palumbo
RRepublican
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