HB1611Introduced in the House
CRIM PRO-WARRANT REQUIREMENTS
Introduced by Kambium Buckner, District 26
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with these changes. Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Anjanette Young Act. Provides that no court shall issue a search warrant that permits police officers to enter a residence without first knocking and announcing their office. Provides that police officers may enter a residence without first knocking and announcing their office in exigent circumstances when entry without notice is necessary to prevent physical injury to police officers or others. Provides that during the execution of a residential warrant, police officers are prohibited from handcuffing or restraining any child, unless the child presents an immediate threat of physical harm to oneself or another person. Provides that during the execution of a residential warrant, police officers are prohibited from handcuffing or restraining parents, relatives, or caregivers of children while in the presence of children, unless the person presents an immediate threat of physical harm to oneself or another person. Provides that as soon as it can be determined that an individual is not subject to the scope of a warrant and that no further reasonable suspicion or safety concerns exist to justify further detention, the person shall be promptly released. Provides that the officer shall knock and announce the officer's presence at a volume loud enough for the officer to reasonably believe the occupants inside can hear, allow a minimum of 30 seconds of time before entering given the size of the dwelling for someone to get to the door, and delay entry if the officer has reason to believe that someone is approaching the dwelling's entrance with the intent of voluntarily allowing the officer to enter the dwelling; except that this provision does not apply if the circumstances known to the officer at the time provide an objectively reasonable basis to believe that immediate entry (instead of no-knock entry or not waiting a reasonable amount of time) is necessary because of an emergency threatening the life of or grave injury to a person, provided that the imminent danger is not created by law enforcement officers executing the search. Provides that residential search warrants shall be prohibited unless they involve violent felonies as defined by 18 U.S.C. 16; the illegal manufacture, distribution, or sale of narcotics, firearms, or munitions; property crimes over $1,000; or when necessary to protect a person from a threat of physical harm. Provides that law enforcement agencies shall provide copies of body-worn camera footage of the raid to the owners of the residence and the people present within 10 days of their request for such footage. Makes other changes to the bill.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
April 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Judiciary - Criminal Committee · March 18, 2025
8
Yes
5
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
15 representatives recorded in this House 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 representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Kelly Cassidy | 14 | Yes |
| Kevin Olickal | 16 | Yes |
| Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar | 22 | No |
| Edgar Gonzalez | 23 | Yes |
| Justin Slaughter | 27 | Yes |
| Lisa Davis | 32 | Yes |
| Rick Ryan | 36 | No |
| Patrick Sheehan | 37 | No |
| Will Guzzardi | 39 | Yes |
| Bob Morgan | 58 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kam Buckner
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kam Buckner
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Judiciary - Criminal Committee; by Voice Vote
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 008-005-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II
Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicholas K. Smith
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
Approved for Consideration Rules Committee; 005-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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