Javier Mabrey
- Democratic
- Representative
- District 1
Primary
The act caps the maximum incarceration sentence for a municipal violation that has a comparable state law crime at the same length as the state-level offense. If a comparable state-level offense does not exist, the maximum period of incarceration is capped at the maximum for a state-level petty offense. Mandatory minimums and increased penalties based on prior convictions are prohibited unless the person is convicted of a municipal offense for which there is a comparable state offense or of an infraction that allows imposition of the same mandatory minimum or increased penalties based on prior convictions. The act also caps a consecutive municipal sentence at 2 times the highest charge in the case. The act clarifies that municipal court defendants have a right to counsel and that municipal defense counsel have the same notice, case information, and opportunity to meet with their clients as do state-level defense counsel. Current law prohibits paying indigent municipal defense counsel on a fixed or flat-fee payment structure if the municipality prosecutes domestic violence cases. The act applies the prohibition to all municipalities. All municipal court proceedings are required to be open to public observation. Virtual observation is required for all in-custody proceedings, and prompt resolution of municipal cases is required. VETOED by Governor 5/16/2025(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Governor Vetoed
Sent to the Governor
Signed by the President of the Senate
Signed by the Speaker of the House
House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
Senate Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
House Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
| Bill Text Versions | Format |
|---|---|
| Signed Act (05/16/2025) | |
| Final Act (05/14/2025) | |
| Rerevised (04/04/2025) | |
| Revised (04/03/2025) | |
| Reengrossed (03/07/2025) | |
| Engrossed (03/05/2025) | |
| Introduced (01/29/2025) | |
| PA2 (04/01/2025) | |
| PA1 (03/03/2025) | |
| Committee Amendment |
| Document | Format |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Note FN1 (02/24/2025) | |
| Fiscal Note FN2 (06/03/2025) |
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