Criminal procedure: attorney visits: medical settings.

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. Enacted

Summary

The bill creates rules for how defense lawyers can see clients who are in hospitals or other medical facilities while a criminal case is pending. It affects criminal defendants receiving medical care, their attorneys, and the medical facilities where visits occur, aiming to protect the right to counsel. AB 2286 has been enacted and is now law.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 68. Noes 0. Page 4681.) · Apr 16, 2026

Hearings

• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Jun 9, 2026
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Apr 7, 2026
• Public Safety
  Public Safety · Apr 7, 2026

History

1. May 6, 2026Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
2. Apr 16, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 68. Noes 0. Page 4681.)
3. Apr 16, 2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
4. Apr 9, 2026Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar.
5. Apr 8, 2026From committee: Do pass. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (April 7).
6. Mar 9, 2026Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
7. Feb 20, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.
8. Feb 19, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Isaac Bryan (D) · sponsor
• Bryan

Bill text

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