Senate2025-26 sessionFiscal note

SB 6011 — Concerning the authority of court of appeals bailiffs to assess threats to court of appeals judicial officers and staff members.

Signed into law — Chapter 111, Laws of 2026

Sponsor
Dhingra
Introduced
January 12, 2026
Status
C 111 L 26
Last action
Effective date 6/11/2026. (March 18, 2026)

What this bill does

Authorizes bailiffs of the Court of Appeals to conduct threat assessments on behalf of Court of Appeals judicial officers and staff members, and to receive criminal history record information that includes nonconviction data for purposes of investigating such threats.

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Floor votes

  • House — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 4, 2026
    96 yea · 0 nay · 2 not voting
  • Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 10, 2026
    49 yea · 0 nay

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