HB 316 (2021): requiring a person issued a summons to remain of good behavior.

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HB 316 (2021)

requiring a person issued a summons to remain of good behavior.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee voted unanimously, 21–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 7, 2021 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote. On April 7, 2021 the House failed “Reconsider” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Jason Osborne.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 26, 2021, 1:45 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Votes

  • April 7, 2021, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
  • April 7, 2021, House: Reconsider — voice vote, failed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • February 26, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/26/2021 01:45 pm Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/92701022260 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • March 2, 2021: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 21-0; CC)
  • April 7, 2021: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 04/07/2021
  • April 7, 2021: Reconsider (Rep. Osborne): MF VV 04/07/2021

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 38-FN (2023): amending the procedure for issuing a summons instead of an arrest.
  • SB 38-FN (2023): amending the procedure for issuing a summons instead of an arrest.
  • SB 232-FN-LOCAL (2017): relative to the issuance of a summons instead of arrest.
  • HB 1696-FN (2026): relative to the issuance of a summons instead of arrest.
  • SB 262-FN (2014): revising the form for “summons instead of arrest” and prohibiting prejudgment attachments in small claims actions.
  • SB 299-FN (2019): requiring good behavior as a condition for release without arrest or bail.

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