House bill · 892

HB 163

Relating to liability of judges and magistrates for the improper release on personal bond of defendants accused of committing certain felony offenses.

Did not passOfficial record on TLO

Progress

0 days from first to latest action, across 1 recorded action.

Filed
Aug 15
Referred to committee
Stopped here
Heard in committee
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber
Sent to governor
Became law

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Filed
Aug 15, 2025 · House

Authors

Tom OliversonR

Topics

Civil Remedies & Liabilities Courts: Judges Criminal Procedure: Bail & Pretrial Release

Bill text

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