Criminal Procedure - Victims of Sexually Assaultive Behavior - Request for Verbal Acknowledgement

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 law bars any law‑enforcement agency from giving a victim a form or asking for a verbal acknowledgment that would relieve the agency of its duties, narrow the scope of an investigation, hinder prosecution, or limit the victim’s civil actions. Victims may still ask to limit or pause an investigation, but the agency must fully document the request and follow recommended follow‑up practices. If an agency violates the rule, the victim can seek injunctive or declaratory relief in court.

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Hearings

• Judiciary — Bill Hearing
  Judiciary · Feb 10, 2026

History

1. May 12, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 406
2. Apr 9, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Apr 9, 2026Returned Passed
4. Apr 8, 2026Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
5. Apr 8, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
6. Mar 5, 2026Referred Judicial Proceedings
7. Mar 4, 2026Third Reading Passed
8. Mar 3, 2026Second Reading Passed
9. Mar 3, 2026Favorable Adopted
10. Mar 2, 2026Favorable Report by Judiciary
11. Jan 29, 2026Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
12. Jan 27, 2026First Reading Judiciary

Sponsors

• Phillips · sponsor

Bill text

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