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HB 17 Reported from Committee

Criminal Offenses Against Law Enforcement Officers and Other Personnel

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Criminal Offenses Against Law Enforcement Officers and Other Personnel; Revises prohibition on use or threatened use of force to resist arrest or detention; provides for enhanced punishment for manslaughter when committed against specified officers; revises provisions concerning assault or battery upon specified officers & other personnel; revises provision concerning resisting, obstructing, or opposing specified officers or legally authorized persons; increases level on offense severity ranking chart for committing battery on law enforcement officers & other specified personnel.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Sep 15, 2025
Last action
Mar 11, 2026 — Laid on Table; Companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 156 (Ch. 2026-144)
Session
2026
Momentum
65 · High