BILL · 2007–08 SESSION

HB 2259: Immunity/corrections officer

Providing immunity for department of corrections officers when assistance is requested from a law enforcement officer.

Summary

Establishes a gross negligence standard of liability for a community corrections officer who provides assistance to a law enforcement officer at the law enforcement officer's request and during the course of a patrol with the law enforcement officer.

From the House Bill Analysis 2007 (HB 2259), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to immunity for department of corrections officers when assistance is requested from a law enforcement officer;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 2259 (2025–26) Initiatives and referenda · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2259 (2023–24) Threats of harm to children · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2259 (2019–20) Background checks/education · Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 2020
HB 2259 (2017–18) State auditor · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2259 (2015–16) Indecent exposure, crime of · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2259 (2013–14) Livestock nutrient managemnt · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2259 (2011–12) Higher education reporting · Enacted · Chapter 227, Laws of 2012
HB 2259 (2009–10) Public records act · Did not pass · died in committee