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HB645

Strip searches; authorized search of certain misdemeanants, etc.

Status:
Killed

Chief Patron:
Patrick Hope (D)

Session:
2018 Regular Session

Summary

As Introduced. Strip searches of certain misdemeanants, etc.

Authorizes the strip search of a person in custodial arrest for a traffic infraction, a Class 3 or Class 4 misdemeanor, or a local ordinance punishable by no more than 30 days in jail for a controlled substance if a law-enforcement officer has reasonable cause to believe that such person is concealing such substance. Currently, only strip searches of such persons for weapons is allowed. (Less)

  • Bill History

  • 01/09/2018 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18101117D
  • 01/09/2018 - House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
  • 01/16/2018 - House: Assigned Courts sub: Subcommittee #1
  • 01/24/2018 - House: Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (8-Y 0-N)
  • 02/15/2018 - House: Left in Courts of Justice

Full text and vote history:

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