S0436Introduced in the Senate
Felony Battery
Introduced by Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
Writing a plain-English summary of this bill… this can take a few seconds the first time.
Official description
Revising the definition of "prison releasee reoffender" to include a defendant who commits or attempts to commit battery on a law enforcement officer which results in bodily injury; providing enhanced criminal penalties for persons who commit a second or subsequent battery after having a prior conviction for resisting an officer with violence, etc.
Where it stands
Chapter No. 2026-149
June 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: Third Reading RCS#770 · March 10, 2026
110
Yes
1
No
6
Absent or Not Voting
117 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
An unofficial public opinion poll. It does not affect the bill or the official vote.
One response per device. Location is self-reported and not verified. Results are informal and not a scientific survey.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michelle Salzman | 1 | Yes |
| Alex Andrade | 2 | Yes |
| Nathan Boyles | 3 | Yes |
| Patt Maney | 4 | Yes |
| Shane Abbott | 5 | Yes |
| Philip Griffitts | 6 | Not Voting |
| Jason Shoaf | 7 | Yes |
| Gallop Franklin | 8 | Yes |
| Allison Tant | 9 | Yes |
| Chuck Brannan | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed
Referred to Criminal Justice; Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice; Rules
On Committee agenda-- Criminal Justice, 01/12/26, 1:30 pm, 37 Senate Building
CS by Criminal Justice; YEAS 8 NAYS 0
Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
Introduced
CS by Criminal Justice read 1st time
Now in Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice
On Committee agenda-- Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice, 02/18/26, 10:30 am, 37 Senate Building
CS/CS by Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice; YEAS 8 NAYS 0
Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
Now in Rules
On Committee agenda-- Rules, 02/24/26, 12:00 pm, 412 Knott Building
CS/CS by Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice read 1st time
Favorable by- Rules; YEAS 23 NAYS 0
Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
Placed on Special Order Calendar, 02/26/26
Read 2nd time
Read 3rd time
CS passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 0
Immediately certified
In Messages
Bill referred to House Calendar
Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/10/2026)
1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)
Read 2nd time
Added to Third Reading Calendar
Read 3rd time
CS passed; YEAS 110, NAYS 1
Ordered enrolled
Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
Approved by Governor
Chapter No. 2026-149
Verify the information
Our commitment to neutrality
We provide factual information only. We never tell you which politicians or bills to support, and we do not rank, score, or endorse anyone.