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Introduced
01/04/2023
01/04/2023
In Committee
05/01/2023
05/01/2023
Crossed Over
03/02/2023
03/02/2023
Passed
Dead
05/12/2023
05/12/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Modifies provisions relating to judicial proceedings
AI Summary
This bill modifies provisions relating to judicial proceedings. Some key provisions include:
- Prohibits courts from issuing warrants for failure to appear or respond to traffic citations under certain chapters, and instead requires courts to issue notices and deny driver's license renewals for unpaid fines.
- Allows individuals to create electronic wills and other estate planning documents that have the same legal effect as traditional paper documents.
- Establishes the "Judicial Privacy Act" to protect the personal information of judicial officers and their families from public disclosure.
- Allows for the shielding of certain real estate records related to judicial officers and their immediate family members.
- Modifies provisions related to mental fitness to stand trial, including allowing individuals found unfit to be treated in the community rather than committed to a facility in certain cases.
- Expands the definition of "vulnerable person" for purposes of certain criminal laws.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
In Conference (on 05/12/2023)
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