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HF2289Introduced in the House

A bill for an act establishing the criminal offense of torture, and providing penalties.(See HF 2605.)

Introduced

Introduced by Charley Thomson, District 58

What does this bill do?

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Official description

A bill for an act establishing the criminal offense of torture, and providing penalties.(See HF 2605.)

Where it stands

Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2605.

February 19, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Judiciary. H.J. 212.

  2. Subcommittee: Thomson, C., Ramirez and Thompson, M. H.J. 262.

  3. Subcommittee Meeting: 02/12/2026 8:00AM RM 19.

  4. Subcommittee recommends passage.

  5. Committee report, recommending passage. H.J. 321.

  6. Committee vote: Yeas, 20. Nays, 0. Excused, 1. H.J. 322.

  7. Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2605.

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