SB2730: Relating To Criminal Justice Reform.
Senate Judiciary: Passed, With Amendments
Mar 3, 2026 · Senate
Committee decisionWhat this measure contains
Establishes factors under which officers may arrest and detain persons without a warrant for petty misdemeanors and violations, and requires officers to document the justification for the arrests. Amends the circumstances under which officers may issue citations in lieu of arrest. Requires officers to issue citations in lieu of arrest for certain petty misdemeanors and violations, unless public safety or flight risks are present or the alleged offense involves operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant or the abuse of family or household members. Requires the Judiciary to promulgate a standardized citation form and updates the required information for citations. Requires the Criminal Justice Research Institute to submit reports. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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Read the measure and its historyOfficial text and draft versions
- Introduced· Jan 23, 2026 · Official original ↗
- Amended· Feb 17, 2026 · Official original ↗
- Amended· Mar 6, 2026 · Official original ↗Published after this vote
- Amended· Apr 9, 2026 · Official original ↗Published after this vote
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Recorded decision and member tally
Senate Judiciary: Passed, With Amendments
This record lists 5 members; its source-reported total is 5.
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Source outcome: passed.
- Yes
- 5
- No
- 0
- Not voting
- 0
- Absent / excused
- 0
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Read the source vote record ↗Members listed for this decision
| Member | Source district | Source party | Recorded vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karl Rhoads | SD-013 | D | Yea |
| Mike Gabbard | SD-021 | D | Yea |
| Joy San Buenaventura | SD-002 | D | Yea |
| Stanley Chang | SD-009 | D | Yea |
| Brenton Awa | SD-023 | R | Yea |
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