BILL · 1995–96 SESSION · LATEST VERSION EHB 1550

HB 1550: Criminal trespass/arrest

Allowing warrantless arrest for criminal trespass.

Summary

  • A police officer who has probable cause to believe that a person has committed criminal trespass first degree or second degree has authority to arrest the person without a warrant. It is not necessary that the crime be committed in the presence of the officer.

From the Senate Bill Report (HB 1550), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, Laws of 1995
  1. IntroducedJan 30, 1995
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 10, 1995
  4. Passed SenateApr 7, 1995
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 1, 1995
Prime sponsor
Scott Smith (R-2)
Introduced
January 30, 1995 in the House
Last action
May 1, 1995
Session law
Chapter 184, Laws of 1995

Sponsors

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 10, 1995
Version voted on: EHB 1550
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat36000
Republican62000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

Senate · Final Passage

April 7, 1995
Version voted on: EHB 1550
40 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 7 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat18205
Republican22002
How each member voted

History

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HB 1550 in other sessions

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