HB 1455: Representation by Counsel in Hearings on Petitions for Risk Protection Orders
GENERAL BILL by Porras
Representation by Counsel in Hearings on Petitions for Risk Protection Orders; Provides respondent has right to be represented by an attorney in risk protection order proceeding & right to have counsel appointed if he or she is indigent & desires representation; authorizes appointed private attorney to be compensated; requires specified notice to respondent; authorizes public defender or regional counsel to represent respondent in specified circumstances; specifies a compensation limitation for appointed private counsel.
Effective Date: 7/1/2026
Last Action: 1/15/2026 House - Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 1/15/2026 House - Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
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Bill History
Date Chamber Action 1/9/2026 House • Filed
1/13/2026 House • 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
1/15/2026 House • Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee
• Referred to Justice Budget Subcommittee
• Referred to Judiciary Committee
• Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
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HB 1455, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 1/9/2026 at 4:10 PM
Bill Text: PDF Analyses: None Citations - Statutes (5)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 27.51 Duties of public defender. Page 4 (pdf) 27.511 Offices of criminal conflict and civil regional counsel; legislative intent; qualifications; appointment; duties. Page 4 (pdf) 27.5304 Private court-appointed counsel; compensation; notice. Page 5 (pdf) 39.815 Appeal. Page 7 (pdf) 790.401 Risk protection orders. Page 2 (pdf)