HB 1455: Representation by Counsel in Hearings on Petitions for Risk Protection Orders
GENERAL BILL by Porras
Representation by Counsel in Hearings on Petitions for Risk Protection Orders; Provides respondent has right to be represented by an attorney in risk protection order proceeding & right to have counsel appointed if he or she is indigent & desires representation; authorizes appointed private attorney to be compensated; requires specified notice to respondent; authorizes public defender or regional counsel to represent respondent in specified circumstances; specifies a compensation limitation for appointed private counsel.
Effective Date: 7/1/2026
Last Action: 2/5/2026 House - Now in Justice Budget Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 2/5/2026 House - Now in Justice Budget Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/9/2026 | House |
• Filed |
| 1/13/2026 | House |
• 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) |
| 1/15/2026 | House |
• Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee • Referred to Justice Budget Subcommittee • Referred to Judiciary Committee • Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee |
| 2/3/2026 | House |
• Added to Criminal Justice Subcommittee agenda |
| 2/5/2026 | House |
• Favorable by Criminal Justice Subcommittee • Reported out of Criminal Justice Subcommittee • Now in Justice Budget Subcommittee |