SB541Introduced in the Senate
Crimes and punishments; modifying provisions related to assault and battery. Effective date.
Introduced by Todd Gollihare, District 12
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Official description
Crimes and punishments; modifying provisions related to assault and battery. Effective date.
Where it stands
Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/12/2025
May 12, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: THIRD READING · May 1, 2025
79
Yes
0
No
19
Absent or Not Voting
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Eddy Dempsey | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Olsen | 2 | Yes |
| Rick West | 3 | Yes |
| Bob Culver | 4 | Yes |
| Josh West | 5 | Absent |
| Rusty Cornwell | 6 | Yes |
| Steve Bashore | 7 | Yes |
| Tom Gann | 8 | Yes |
| Mark Lepak | 9 | Yes |
| Judd Strom | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading
Authored by Senator Gollihare
Second Reading referred to Public Safety
Coauthored by Representative Miller (principal House author)
Reported Do Pass Public Safety committee; CR filed
Placed on General Order
Coauthored by Senator Burns
General Order, Considered
Measure passed: Ayes: 46 Nays: 0
Referred for engrossment
Engrossed to House
First Reading
Second Reading referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight
Referred to Criminal Judiciary
Policy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass Criminal Judiciary
CR; Do Pass Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee
General Order
Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 79 Nays: 0
Signed, returned to Senate
Referred for enrollment
Enrolled, to House
Signed, returned to Senate
Sent to Governor
Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/12/2025
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