SB 246 (2024): relative to disclosure of post-arrest photographs under the right to know law.

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SB 246 (2024)

relative to disclosure of post-arrest photographs under the right to know law.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Right to Know

The Story

It was introduced on January 19, 2023 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 21, 2023. The committee recommended that the Senate send it back to committee. On March 30, 2023 the Senate voted to send it back to committee on a voice vote. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 3, 2024 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 21, 2023, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • March 30, 2023, Senate: Rereferred to Committee — voice vote, passed
  • January 3, 2024, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 19, 2023: Introduced 01/19/2023 and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 21, 2023: Hearing: 02/21/2023, Room 100, SH, 01:15 pm
  • March 30, 2023: Committee Report: Rereferred to Committee, 03/30/2023
  • March 30, 2023: Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV; 03/30/2023
  • January 3, 2024: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 01/03/2024; Vote 5-0; CC
  • January 3, 2024: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 01/03/2024

Laws It Would Change

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