SB202Introduced in the Senate
Police Discipline - Order to Show Cause
Introduced by William Folden, District 4
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Authorizing a police officer who is denied a certain right to apply to the circuit court at a certain time for an order that directs the law enforcement agency to show cause why the right should not be granted.
Where it stands
Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
March 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Third Reading Passed · March 23, 2026
28
Yes
14
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
47 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mike McKay | 1 | Yes |
| Paul Corderman | 2 | Yes |
| Karen Lewis Young | 3 | No |
| William Folden | 4 | Yes |
| Justin Ready | 5 | Yes |
| Johnny Salling | 6 | Yes |
| J.B. Jennings | 7 | Yes |
| Carl Jackson | 8 | No |
| Katie Hester | 9 | Yes |
| Benjamin Brooks | 10 | No |
Bill history
Pre-filed
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Hearing 1/27 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
Favorable with Amendments {473526/1
Motion Laid Over (Senator Augustine) Adopted
Favorable with Amendments {473526/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (28-14)
Referred Judiciary
Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
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