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H7753Introduced in the House

Makes it a felony for any person to remove or attempt to remove any firearm or other weapon or any communication device from any peace officer or investigator of the department of attorney general.

Passed

Introduced by Earl Read, District 26

What does this bill do?

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Official description

CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- DISARMING A PEACE OFFICER - Makes it a felony for any person to remove or attempt to remove any firearm or other weapon or any communication device from any peace officer or investigator of the department of attorney general.

Where it stands

Signed by Governor

June 18, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

SenateStage: Passage · June 11, 2026

33

Yes

5

No

0

Absent or Not Voting

38 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration

  3. Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/24/2026)

  4. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration

  5. Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/08/2026)

  6. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026)

  7. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  8. Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)

  9. Proposed Substitute

  10. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  11. Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026)

  12. House passed Sub A

  13. Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)

  14. Senate passed Sub A in concurrence

  15. Transmitted to Governor

  16. Signed by Governor

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