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PassedHB4606 · 2026 Regular Session · Updated April 1, 2026

Relating to the meaning of residence for the purpose of bail

Filed by Michael Hornby(R · District HD-093)Official link pending verification · co-sponsored by 1 legislator

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The purpose of this bill is to require that judicial officers consider the residency status of a person charged with a criminal violation in determining bail and conditions of pretrial release.

Sponsors
Primary sponsor · House
Michael Hornby(R · District HD-093)Official link pending verification
Co-sponsor · House
Joe Funkhouser(R · District HD-098)Official link pending verification
The journey so far

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  1. House reconsidered its action
    March 14, 2026 · House
  2. Communicated to Senate
    March 14, 2026 · House
  3. House refused to concur; requested Senate to recede (Voice)
    March 14, 2026 · House
  4. House received Senate message
    March 14, 2026 · House
  5. To Governor 3/25/2026
    March 25, 2026 · House
  6. Approved by Governor 4/1/2026
    April 1, 2026 · House
Roll-call votes

How the chambers voted.

H · 54 yes · 42 no · 3 absent/NV
Passed
March 14, 2026 · Motion for previous question rejected (Roll No. 697)
S · 34 yes · 0 no · 0 absent/NV
Passed
March 14, 2026 · Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 712)
All roll calls
  • March 14, 2026 · H · Motion for previous question rejected (Roll No. 697) · 54-42
  • March 14, 2026 · S · Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 712) · 34-0
  • March 14, 2026 · H · Motion for previous question rejected (Roll No. 695) · 39-56
  • March 14, 2026 · H · House concurred in Senate amendment with amendment (Roll No. 696) · 84-9
  • March 13, 2026 · S · Passed Senate (Roll No. 544) · 34-0
  • February 5, 2026 · H · Passed House (Roll No. 50) · 92-2
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