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HB656Introduced in the House

Relating to law enforcement policies regarding the issuance of citations for misdemeanors punishable by fine only and to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain fine-only misdemeanors.

IntroducedHouse Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Introduced by Senfronia Thompson, District 141

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Relating to law enforcement policies regarding the issuance of citations for misdemeanors punishable by fine only and to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain fine-only misdemeanors.

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Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

March 4, 2025

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  1. Filed

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  3. Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

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