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EngrossedHB4179 · 2026 Regular Session · Updated February 11, 2026
To create felony charge for individuals who assault police officers or police dogs
Filed by Phil Mallow(R · District HD-075)Official link pending verification · co-sponsored by 1 legislator
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The purpose of this bill is to amend penalties for any assault on a police officer or police dog.
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Primary sponsor · House
Phil Mallow(R · District HD-075)Official link pending verification
Co-sponsor · House
Scot Heckert(R · District HD-013)Official link pending verification
Where it sits now
Judiciary
Last action: To Judiciary (February 11, 2026)
The journey so far
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- Passed House (Roll No. 63)February 10, 2026 · House
- Title amendment adopted (Voice vote)February 10, 2026 · House
- Communicated to SenateFebruary 10, 2026 · House
- Introduced in SenateFebruary 11, 2026 · Senate
- To JudiciaryFebruary 11, 2026 · Senate
- To JudiciaryFebruary 11, 2026 · Senate
Roll-call votes
How the chambers voted.
H · 94 yes · 2 no · 3 absent/NV
PassedFebruary 10, 2026 · Passed House (Roll No. 63)
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