H1455Introduced in the House
Representation by Counsel in Hearings on Petitions for Risk Protection Orders
Introduced by Juan Porras, District 119
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Provides respondent has right to be represented by an attorney in risk protection order proceeding & right to have counsel appointed if he or she is indigent & desires representation; authorizes appointed private attorney to be compensated; requires specified notice to respondent; authorizes public defender or regional counsel to represent respondent in specified circumstances; specifies a compensation limitation for appointed private counsel.
Where it stands
Died in Justice Budget Subcommittee
March 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Criminal Justice Subcommittee · February 5, 2026
11
Yes
4
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
17 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jessica Baker | 17 | Yes |
| Sam Greco | 19 | Yes |
| J.J. Grow | 23 | Yes |
| Taylor Yarkosky | 25 | Yes |
| Bill Partington | 28 | Yes |
| Webster Barnaby | 29 | Yes |
| Robert Brackett | 34 | Yes |
| Rachel Plakon | 36 | Absent |
| Doug Bankson | 39 | Yes |
| Johanna Lopez | 43 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed
1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Referred to Justice Budget Subcommittee
Referred to Judiciary Committee
Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Added to Criminal Justice Subcommittee agenda
Favorable by Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Reported out of Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Now in Justice Budget Subcommittee
Died in Justice Budget Subcommittee
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