SF0008Introduced in the Senate
Absconding for criminal purposes-criminal offense.
Introduced by Judiciary
What does this bill do?
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Official description
AN ACT relating to crimes and offenses; creating the criminal offense of absconding for criminal purposes; specifying penalties; and providing for an effective date.
Where it stands
Assigned Chapter Number 12
February 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: 3rd Reading:Passed 57-2-3-0-0 · February 25, 2026
57
Yes
2
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Chip Neiman | 1 | Yes |
| J.D. Williams | 2 | Yes |
| Abby Angelos | 3 | Yes |
| Jeremy Haroldson | 4 | Yes |
| Scott Smith | 5 | Yes |
| Tomi Strock | 6 | Yes |
| Bob Nicholas | 7 | Yes |
| Steve Johnson | 8 | Yes |
| Landon Brown | 9 | Yes |
| Justin Fornstrom | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Bill Number Assigned
Received for Introduction
Introduced and Referred to S01 - Judiciary 31-0-0-0-0
S01 - Judiciary:Recommend Do Pass 4-0-1-0-0
Placed on General File
COW:Passed
2nd Reading:Passed
3rd Reading:Laid Back
3rd Reading:Passed 17-13-1-0-0
Received for Introduction
Introduced and Referred to H01 - Judiciary
H01 - Judiciary:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 8-0-1-0-0
Placed on General File
COW:Passed
2nd Reading:Passed
3rd Reading:Passed 57-2-3-0-0
Assigned Number SEA No. 0008
President Signed SEA No. 0008
Speaker Signed SEA No. 0008
Governor Signed SEA No. 0008
Assigned Chapter Number 12
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