Senate bill · 892

SB 57

Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain acts of official oppression.

Progress

0 days from first to latest action, across 2 recorded actions.

Filed
Aug 28
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 28, 2025 · Senate
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Aug 28, 2025 · Senate

Authors

Borris MilesD

Topics

Crimes: Against Persons: General Criminal Procedure: Sentencing & Punishment

Bill text

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