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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: 1/9/2026 House - Filed
Bill Text: PDF

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    1/9/2026 House • Filed

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  • HB 1455, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 1/9/2026 at 4:10 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Citations - Statutes (5)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    27.51 Duties of public defender.
    27.511 Offices of criminal conflict and civil regional counsel; legislative intent; qualifications; appointment; duties.
    27.5304 Private court-appointed counsel; compensation; notice.
    39.815 Appeal.
    790.401 Risk protection orders.

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