Relating to post-arrest release after an initial appearance for persons taken into custody or arrested for certain sexual abuse offenses and no-contact orders

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 12, 2022
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 12, 2022
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   Done: Senate committeeFebruary 8, 2022
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   Done: Passes the SenateMarch 23, 202250–0
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   Skipped: House committeeSkipped
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   Done: Passes the HouseMarch 14, 202293–0
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   Done: To the GovernorMay 2, 2022
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   Done: Signed into lawMay 2, 2022

HF 2079 became law → The same legislation passed as HF 2079, so this version was set aside. Go to HF 2079 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary People arrested for first, second, or third-degree sexual abuse must appear before a judge before they can be released from jail. This change allows a judge to issue a temporary no-contact order during that first appearance. These new rules apply to anyone taken into custody for these specific sexual abuse crimes.¹

Full bill text · What changed before it passed²

Senate subcommittee

Named January 12, 2022 (as SSB 3017). On February 1, 2022 it recommended passage.

• Sen. Julian B. Garrett R
• Sen. Joe Bolkcom D
• Sen. Jason Schultz REmail

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