SB473Introduced in the Senate
Creating felony offense of using electronic device to threaten violence
Introduced by Robbie Morris, District 11
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to create felony criminal penalties for using electronic communication devices to threaten crimes of violence.
Where it stands
Postponed indefinitely
March 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Passed Senate (Roll No. 60) · February 10, 2026
34
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
34 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton Barnhart | 9 | Yes |
| Ryan Weld | 1 | Yes |
| Laura Wakim Chapman | 1 | Yes |
| Charles Clements | 2 | Yes |
| Chris Rose | 2 | Yes |
| Mike Azinger | 3 | Yes |
| Eric Tarr | 4 | Yes |
| Amy Nichole Grady | 4 | Yes |
| Mike Woelfel | 5 | Yes |
| Scott Fuller | 5 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Judiciary
Introduced in Senate
To Judiciary
Committee substitute reported
On 1st reading
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading
Read 3rd time
Passed Senate (Roll No. 60)
Ordered to House
House received Senate message
Introduced in House
To Judiciary
To House Judiciary
Markup Discussion
With amendment, do pass
Immediate consideration
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
Read 2nd time
Amendment reported by the Clerk
Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote)
On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
Postponed on 3rd reading, Special Calendar, until 3/12/2026
Motion to postpone indefinitely
Postponed indefinitely
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