H1868Introduced in the House
Requiring only a justice to remove a trial default of a defendant who fails to appear at trial
Introduced by Christopher Markey, District 09-BRI
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Relative to the removal of a trial default of defendants who fail to appear at trial. The Judiciary.
Where it stands
Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)
March 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Referred to the Joint Committee on The Judiciary
Senate concurred
Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:10 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:10 PM in A-2
Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)
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