Relating to creating the criminal offense of criminal pursuit.
HB 3877 creates a new third-degree felony offense called "criminal pursuit" targeting members of criminal street gangs. The law applies when a gang member knowingly travels from a commercial business or financial institution on the same path as another person without significantly changing course, while possessing two or more items that could be used to commit a crime (such as weapons or tools for theft). This offense can be prosecuted alongside other crimes if the same conduct violates multiple laws. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2025.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 27, 2025
Last action Apr 1, 2025
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Committee
2
Apr 1, 2025
Committee
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
lower
Mar 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
lower
Mar 27, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Greg Bonnen
RRepublican
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