HB 2178 — petty offenses; lawful detainment; identification
Last action — House Second Reading
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 57th Legislature - First Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
37 added · 27 removedPlain-language change summary
The latest amendments to HB 2178 clarify that individuals who are detained by law enforcement must provide their true full name and date of birth when asked, but they cannot be forced to answer other questions. This change emphasizes the requirement for identification while protecting individuals' rights to remain silent on other matters. It matters because it attempts to strike a balance between maintaining public order and upholding personal liberties during police encounters.
REFERENCEFifty-seventh TITLE:Legislature Judiciary First Regular Session H.B.
petty2178 offenses;PROPOSED HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AMENDMENTS TO H.B.
lawful2178 detainment;(Reference to printed bill) Amendment instruction key:
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The bill as proposed to be amended is reprinted as follows:
It is unlawful for a person, after being [CLEARLY] advised that the person’s refusal to answer[answer] [STATE THE PERSON'S TRUE FULL NAME OR DATE OF BIRTH] is unlawful,unlawful [AND THAT THE PERSON HAS THE RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT AS TO ALL OTHER MATTERS OTHER THAN THE PERSON'S TRUE FULL NAME OR DATE OF BIRTH], to fail or refuse to state the person's true full name OR DATE OF BIRTH on request of a peace officer who has lawfully detained the person based on reasonable suspicion that the person has committed, is committing or is about to commit a crime OR A PETTY OFFENSE.
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View plain text versions (2)
- HOUSE - Judiciary View text Current pdf
- Introduced Introduced Version pdf
Action History
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House Second Reading
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House First Reading.
Sponsors
- Julie Willoughby · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 92 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Julie Willoughby Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (92)
92 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HB 2178?
- HB 2178 is sponsored by Julie Willoughby (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 2178?
- This bill died with 57th Legislature - First Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HB 2178?
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