HB4002Introduced in the House
CRIM PRO-CITATION-OFFENSES
Introduced by Dan Ugaste, District 65
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that law enforcement shall issue a citation in lieu of custodial arrest, upon proper identification, for those accused of any offense that is not a felony or Class A or B misdemeanor (rather than any offense that is not a felony or Class A misdemeanor) unless (i) a law enforcement officer reasonably believes the accused poses a threat to the community or any person, (ii) a custodial arrest is necessary because the criminal activity persists after the issuance of a citation, or (iii) the accused has an obvious medical or mental health issue that poses a risk to the accused's own safety. Provides that nothing in this provision requires arrest in the case of Class A or B (rather than a Class A) misdemeanor and felony offenses, or otherwise limits existing law enforcement discretion to decline to effect a custodial arrest.
Where it stands
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie
August 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Daniel J. Ugaste
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie
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