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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.

Effective Date: 7/1/2026
Last Action: 1/16/2026 House - Now in Judiciary Committee
Bill Text: PDF



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