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HB 749: Criminal Warrants

GENERAL BILL by Persons-Mulicka

Criminal Warrants; Revises conditions under which judge may issue arrest warrant for misdemeanor offense; authorizes judge to issue summons or notice to appear in lieu of arrest in certain circumstances; authorizes judge to issue summons instead of warrant in certain circumstances; provides that law enforcement officer may arrest person without warrant when there is probable cause to believe such person has committed certain criminal acts or offenses; authorizes issuance of search warrant on certain grounds.

Effective Date: 10/1/2026
Last Action: 1/5/2026 House - Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF



Bill History

Date Chamber Action
12/11/2025 House • Filed
1/5/2026 House • Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee
• Referred to Judiciary Committee
• Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee