BILL · 2025–26 SESSION
HB 2356: PRA/homicide cases
Concerning public records concerning homicide cases.
Summary
- Expands persons authorized under the Public Records Act to enjoin the examination of law enforcement records relating to a homicide to include the homicide victim's next of kin or, in the case of a minor child who is the next of kin, the child's legal guardian.
From the House Bill Analysis 2026 (HB 2356), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 12, 2026
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Dave Paul (D-10)
- Introduced
- January 12, 2026 in the House
- Last action
- January 12, 2026
AN ACT Relating to public records concerning homicide cases;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Dave Paul (D-10)
2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations.
- Prefiled for introduction.
HB 2356 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 2356 (2023–24) Speed safety cameras
- HB 2356 (2019–20) Prof. licensure/convictions
- HB 2356 (2017–18) Stem cell therapies
- HB 2356 (2015–16) Employee personal vehicles
- HB 2356 (2013–14) Flood hazard reduction/bonds
- HB 2356 (2011–12) Agricultural fairs
- HB 2356 (2009–10) Student achievement fund
- HB 2356 (2007–08) School impact fees