AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- ARREST
Summary
Prohibits the civil arrest of any person who is attending court either on behalf of themselves or a family or household member. Any person who violates this act shall be subject to civil suit and for contempt of court.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 24, 2024
Last action Apr 30, 2024
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Apr 30, 2024
Committee
04/30/2024 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Jan 24, 2024
Introduced
01/24/2024 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
upper
9 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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