AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- ARREST
Summary
Expands the definition of peace officers to include juvenile program workers and shift coordinators at the department of youth, children and families.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2026
Last action Jan 16, 2026
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Committee
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Jan 16, 2026
Introduced
01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Matt LaMountain
DDemocratic
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