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HB 503 (2023)

Add rights for criminal defendants, add $50 penalty to fund drug and alcohol testing

Summary:

Adds several rights related to criminal justice to state law. For example, this bill states, "No law enforcement shall lie during an interrogation or questioning in order to obtain an incriminating statement from a person." This bill also adds a $50 penalty assessment for people convicted of drug and alcohol offenses; this money will go to the state crime lab to analyze drug and alcohol samples.

Bill Sponsor:
Dan Hynes
Bill Became Law?:
No
Status:
HOUSE
Status Detail:
Killed in the House
Public Hearing Date:
01/27/2023 03:00 pm
Public Hearing Location:
LOB Room 202-204
House Voting Date:
03/22/2023
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