HB2610Introduced in the House
Limiting the use of a summons instead of a warrant for the arrest of a defendant to misdemeanor crimes and requiring that any bond set on a warrant issued after a failure to appear in response to a summons shall not allow release on the defendant's own recognizance.
Introduced by Judiciary
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Limiting the use of a summons instead of a warrant for the arrest of a defendant to misdemeanor crimes and requiring that any bond set on a warrant issued after a failure to appear in response to a summons shall not allow release on the defendant's own recognizance.
Where it stands
Senate Hearing: Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 10:30 AM Room 346-S
March 3, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Final Action - Passed - Yea: 88 Nay: 36 · February 18, 2026
88
Yes
36
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Dale Helwig | 1 | Yes |
| Kenneth Collins | 2 | Yes |
| Charles Smith | 3 | Yes |
| Rick James | 4 | Yes |
| Courtney Sappington | 5 | Yes |
| Samantha Poetter Parshall | 6 | Yes |
| Dan Goddard | 7 | Yes |
| Chris Croft | 8 | Yes |
| Fred Gardner | 9 | Yes |
| Suzanne Wikle | 10 | No |
Bill history
House Introduced
House Referred to Committee on Judiciary
House Hearing: Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 3:30 PM Room 582-N
House Committee Report recommending bill be passed by Committee on Judiciary
House Committee of the Whole - Be passed
House Final Action - Passed; Yea: 88 Nay: 36
Senate Received and Introduced
Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Senate Hearing: Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 10:30 AM Room 346-S
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