CS/HB 507: Special Protections in Judicial Proceedings
GENERAL BILL by Criminal Justice Subcommittee ; Baker ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Grow ; López, J. ; Yarkosky
Special Protections in Judicial Proceedings; Authorizes court to require pro se defendant to question certain victims & witnesses through standby counsel at any trial, hearing, or deposition upon specified findings.
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 11/20/2025 | House |
• Filed |
| 11/24/2025 | House |
• Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee • Referred to Judiciary Committee • Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee |
| 1/12/2026 | House |
• Added to Criminal Justice Subcommittee agenda |
| 1/13/2026 | House |
• 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) |
| 1/14/2026 | House |
• Favorable with CS by Criminal Justice Subcommittee • Reported out of Criminal Justice Subcommittee • Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a) • CS Filed |
| 1/15/2026 | House |
• 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1) |
| 1/16/2026 | House |
• Referred to Judiciary Committee • Now in Judiciary Committee |