HB4002 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)
CRIM PRO-CITATION-OFFENSES
Last Action
3/04/2025 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that law enforcement shall issue a citation in lieu of custodial arrest, upon proper identification, for those accused of any offense that is not a felony or Class A or B misdemeanor (rather than any offense that is not a felony or Class A misdemeanor) unless (i) a law enforcement officer reasonably believes the accused poses a threat to the community or any person, (ii) a custodial arrest is necessary because the criminal activity persists after the issuance of a citation, or (iii) the accused has an obvious medical or mental health issue that poses a risk to the accused's own safety. Provides that nothing in this provision requires arrest in the case of Class A or B (rather than a Class A) misdemeanor and felony offenses, or otherwise limits existing law enforcement discretion to decline to effect a custodial arrest.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/27/2025 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Dan Ugaste |
| 3/04/2025 | House | First Reading |
| 3/04/2025 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 8/13/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie |