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HB461Introduced in the House

"Jennifer's Law"; enact to prohibit state and local agencies from establishing traffic ticket quotas.

Failed

Introduced by Rickey Thompson, District 16

What does this bill do?

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Official description

An Act To Create "jennifer's Law" To Prohibit Any State Or Local Agency That Employs Peace Officers Or Parking Enforcement Employees From Establishing Any Policy Requiring Any Such Officers Or Employees To Meet An Arrest Quota Concerning Traffic Violations; To Prohibit The Number Of Arrests Or Citations Issued By A Peace Officer Or Parking Enforcement Employee As The Sole Criterion For Earning Any Benefit Provided By A State Or Local Agency; To Provide Certain Definitions; And For Related Purposes.

Where it stands

Died In Committee

February 3, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Referred To Judiciary B

  2. Died In Committee

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