S1284Introduced in the Senate
Arrest and Search Warrants
Introduced by Jonathan Martin, District 33
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Authorizing a judge to issue an arrest warrant or issue a summons or a notice to appear in lieu of an arrest warrant under specified circumstances if a complaint alleges only the commission of a misdemeanor offense; authorizing, rather than requiring, a trial court judge to issue a summons under specified circumstances when a complaint is for a misdemeanor that the trial court judge is not empowered to try summarily; expanding the circumstances under which an arrest by an officer without a warrant is lawful to include when there is probable cause to believe that a person has committed a criminal act in violation of an injunction for protection against stalking or cyberstalking or has committed an act that constitutes driving under the influence or boating under the influence, etc.
Where it stands
Died in Judiciary
March 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Criminal Justice · January 20, 2026
8
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
8 senators recorded in this Senate 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 senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Corey Simon | 3 | Yes |
| Clay Yarborough | 4 | Yes |
| Jennifer Bradley | 6 | Yes |
| Carlos Smith | 17 | Yes |
| Mackenson Bernard | 24 | Yes |
| Jonathan Martin | 33 | Yes |
| Ileana Garcia | 36 | Yes |
| Jason Pizzo | 37 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed
Referred to Criminal Justice; Judiciary; Rules
Introduced
On Committee agenda-- Criminal Justice, 01/20/26, 3:30 pm, 37 Senate Building
Favorable by Criminal Justice; YEAS 8 NAYS 0
Now in Judiciary
Died in Judiciary
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