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HSB651Introduced in the House

A bill for an act establishing a criminal offense for written or electronic threats to kill, cause bodily injury, or conduct a mass shooting or an act of terrorism, and providing penalties.(See HF 2535.)

Introduced

Introduced by Public Safety

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Official description

A bill for an act establishing a criminal offense for written or electronic threats to kill, cause bodily injury, or conduct a mass shooting or an act of terrorism, and providing penalties.(See HF 2535.)

Where it stands

Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2535.

February 16, 2026

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Bill history

  1. By COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY

  2. Introduced, referred to Public Safety. H.J. 194.

  3. Subcommittee: Wengryn, Hermanson and Levin. H.J. 197.

  4. Subcommittee Meeting: 02/09/2026 12:15PM House Lounge.

  5. Subcommittee recommends passage.

  6. Committee report, recommending passage. H.J. 268.

  7. Committee vote: Yeas, 15. Nays, 8. H.J. 269.

  8. Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2535.

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