Bills

SB 2730: JUDICIARY; ARRESTS; WARRANTLESS; CITATIONS; REPORTS

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: Senate
  • Latest Version Date: 2026-04-08

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-04-09: Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1982-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and placement on the calendar for Third Reading.)

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Establishes factors under which officers may arrest and detain persons without a warrant for petty misdemeanors and violations, and requires officers to document the justification for the arrests.  Amends the circumstances under which officers may issue citations in lieu of arrest.  Requires officers to issue citations in lieu of arrest for certain petty misdemeanors and violations, unless public safety or flight risks are present or the alleged offense involves operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant or the abuse of family or household members.  Requires the Judiciary to promulgate a standardized citation form and updates the required information for citations.  Requires the Criminal Justice Research Institute to submit reports.  Effective 7/1/3000.  (HD1)

Discussed in Hearing

Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary1MIN
Mar 3, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary

Senate Standing Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs1MIN
Feb 11, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs

Senate Standing Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs2MIN
Feb 4, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs

Senate Standing Committee on Water, Land, Culture and the Arts2MIN
Feb 4, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Water, Land, Culture and the Arts

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