SB 442: Return of Certain Search Warrants
GENERAL BILL by Yarborough
Return of Certain Search Warrants; Extending the time period within which a search warrant issued for computers, computer systems, or electronic devices that are in the actual possession of a law enforcement agency at the time the warrant is issued must be returned to the court, etc.
Effective Date: 7/1/2026
Last Action: 2/5/2026 Senate - On Committee agenda-- Judiciary, 02/10/26, 12:00 pm, 110 Senate Building
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 2/5/2026 Senate - On Committee agenda-- Judiciary, 02/10/26, 12:00 pm, 110 Senate Building
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
- Criminal Justice (CJ)
- Judiciary (JU)
- Rules (RC)
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 11/7/2025 | Senate |
• Filed |
| 12/1/2025 | Senate |
• Referred to Criminal Justice; Judiciary; Rules |
| 1/13/2026 | Senate |
• Introduced |
| 1/21/2026 | Senate |
• On Committee agenda-- Criminal Justice, 01/26/26, 3:30 pm, 37 Senate Building |
| 1/26/2026 | Senate |
• Favorable by Criminal Justice; YEAS 8 NAYS 0 |
| 1/27/2026 | Senate |
• Now in Judiciary |
| 2/5/2026 | Senate |
• On Committee agenda-- Judiciary, 02/10/26, 12:00 pm, 110 Senate Building |