Sexually violent predators.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill broadens the definition of a sexually violent predator, requires additional referrals for evaluation, and sets new procedures for committing such individuals to state hospitals. It also creates a new crime of targeting journalists, adding extra jail time and fines for those offenses. The changes affect convicted sex offenders, correctional agencies, county prosecutors, and journalists.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (April 21). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Apr 22, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 6, 2026
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Apr 21, 2026
• Public Safety
  Public Safety · Apr 21, 2026

History

1. May 14, 2026In committee: Held under submission.
2. May 6, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
3. Apr 22, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (April 21). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
4. Apr 22, 2026Coauthors revised.
5. Mar 10, 2026Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.
6. Mar 9, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on PUB. S. Read second time and amended.
7. Feb 2, 2026Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
8. Jan 6, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee February 5.
9. Jan 5, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Krell · sponsor
• Hoover
• Niello
• Ramos

Bill text

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