Bill Summary

HB 749 Criminal Warrants (2026 Session)
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Sponsors
by Persons-Mulicka
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Summary
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: October 1, 2026
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Actions
12/11/25
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Filed
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bill text & filed amendments
0749
Filed on 12/11/25
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Statute Citations
901.02
901.09
901.15
933.02
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