H0017Introduced in the House
Criminal Offenses Against Law Enforcement Officers and Other Personnel
Introduced by Criminal Justice Subcommittee
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Revises prohibition on use or threatened use of force to resist arrest or detention; provides for enhanced punishment for manslaughter when committed against specified officers; revises provisions concerning assault or battery upon specified officers & other personnel; revises provision concerning resisting, obstructing, or opposing specified officers or legally authorized persons; increases level on offense severity ranking chart for committing battery on law enforcement officers & other specified personnel.
Where it stands
Laid on Table, refer to CS/SB 156
March 11, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Judiciary Committee · January 22, 2026
20
Yes
1
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
21 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michelle Salzman | 1 | Yes |
| Patt Maney | 4 | Yes |
| Chuck Brannan | 10 | Yes |
| Jessica Baker | 17 | Yes |
| Webster Barnaby | 29 | Yes |
| Rachel Plakon | 36 | Yes |
| Bruce Antone | 41 | Yes |
| Johanna Lopez | 43 | Yes |
| Jon Albert | 48 | Yes |
| Kevin Steele | 55 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed
Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Referred to Judiciary Committee
Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Added to Criminal Justice Subcommittee agenda
Favorable with CS by Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Reported out of Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
CS Filed
Referred to Judiciary Committee
Now in Judiciary Committee
1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
Added to Judiciary Committee agenda
Favorable by Judiciary Committee
Reported out of Judiciary Committee
Bill released to House Calendar
Added to Second Reading Calendar
Laid on Table, refer to CS/SB 156
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