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TX
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- It has a well-established meaning in Texas law.
- So the law said I had to keep the care.
- This is a 2024 Law Review article, so it's well up on the law, and I think it will support comments that
- citing its shield laws.
- Texas bounty hunter law to control his ex-wife and basically coerce her through the Texas law that was
Keywords:
trafficking, prostitution, affirmative defense, victims, criminal justice reform, victim rights, criminal justice, judicial reform, court procedures, mental health services, criminal penalties, court security, SB 6, Woman and Child Protection Act, abortion, abortion-inducing drugs, medication abortion, mifepristone, misoprostol, pro-life
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs May 14th, 2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
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- enforcement. ...law enforcement organizations within Texas.
- officer. ...law enforcement officer.
- That information should be considered law enforcement sensitive.
- OK, and what are the reasons why our law enforcement or agents would do this?
- Second, the current law is already problematic.
Keywords:
smuggling, human trafficking, criminal penalties, felony offenses, law enforcement, foreign adversary, foreign-owned company, scrutinized company, China, national security, cybersecurity, information technology, communications technology, ICT, critical infrastructure, state contracts, government procurement, vendor certification, debarment, civil penalty
TX
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- I've been practicing law exclusively in construction law for many years, and House Bill 272 has always
- what he did was fully with Chinese laws.
- . that make them law-proof.
- They have effectively made themselves law-proof.
- You have the power right now to pass a law that protects their voice, a law that ensures NDAs cannot
Keywords:
HB 128, sister city, sister-city agreement, international exchange, municipal diplomacy, local government, state agency, political subdivision, foreign adversary, China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Taiwan, major non-NATO ally, cultural exchange, educational exchange, tourism, bilateral cooperation, foreign relations
TX
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- And I think a lot of churches are not aware of that law.
- And so in Canon Law, in the Catholic Church, we use Canon Law as our. legislative guidelines.
- SB 35, aka Trace Law.
- So I'm in strong favor of HB748, Trey's Law, to move forward.
- Voting against Trey's Law will have...
Keywords:
heat illness prevention, workplace safety, administrative penalties, advisory board, employee protection, HB 128, sister city, sister-city agreement, international exchange, municipal diplomacy, local government, state agency, political subdivision, foreign adversary, China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Taiwan, major non-NATO ally
TX
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- Current Texas law prohibits holding both a winery permit which is a TABC-G permit, and a non-resident
- This bill rewards violation of our law. giving special privileges and special valuation to Sazerac. company
- says here, rewards, it says problems with S. 1378 as filed a text that says rewards violation of our law
- What's the violation of our law?
Keywords:
immigration enforcement, ICE agreements, sheriff grants, law enforcement, county jail, federal immigration law, China, Chinese-affiliated entities, Chinese military companies, People's Republic of China, Chinese Communist Party, divestment, state pension funds, public retirement systems, Teacher Retirement System, Employees Retirement System, Permanent School Fund, Texas Comptroller, foreign investment, national security
WY
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- And I think that's what this bill um allows law enforcement to do.
- </c> bill um allows law enforcement to do. bill um allows law enforcement to do.
- I'm happy with leaving it at a five-strike law.
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- It's yet another tool in the tool shed for law enforcement.
Keywords:
theft, penalties, larceny, criminal offense, felony, Wyoming, absconding, law enforcement, criminal justice, 916, all
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Aug 22nd, 2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
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- I'm in law enforcement. I mean, I'm retired law enforcement. There's my TECOL card.
- That law has two sections.
- This is aggravated by the fact that this is a new law since those other laws.
- Just because you say, "except as provided by law," doesn't mean that the other law is trumped.
- Um, you know, it says, the current bill says as provided by law or as required by law, I think.
Bills:
SB 15
Keywords:
law enforcement, department file, employee records, misconduct, confidentiality, Texas occupations code, 997, house, all
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine combating the opioid epidemic. Feb 26th, 2025 at 02:30 pm
Aging (Special) Committee
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- grants to support law enforcement in communities with high rates of overdoses.
- I spent my law enforcement career in the heart of the opioid epidemic.
- And that is step one, and I'm so proud of law enforcement efforts in Florida.
- We have dedicated resources to that, funding, pushing into law enforcement.
- Sheriff, what are there any different law enforcement issues dealing with seniors?
Keywords:
opioid crisis, overdose, naloxone, drug trafficking, law enforcement, treatment, prevention, older adults, Medicaid expansion
Summary:
The meeting convened to address the dire opioid crisis affecting communities nationwide, with a particular focus on the alarming rise of opioid use disorder among older adults. Key testimonies highlighted the critical need for a comprehensive approach that encompasses prevention, treatment, and strict law enforcement actions against drug traffickers. Sheriff Dennis Lima from Seminole County outlined successful strategies implemented in Florida, including increased access to naloxone and legislative changes to hold drug dealers accountable for overdoses. Various members expressed a united front on tackling this multifaceted issue, advocating for the expansion of Medicaid and better access to treatment as essential steps to curbing the epidemic.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, June 29, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
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- The rise of Sharia, the law of Islam, has reached a tipping point in the Lone Star State, tipping point
- laws of the United States.
- Conduct under the law is not.
- , family law, criminal penalties, and public policy, Sharia functions as an ideological legal code rather
- In her 40s, she enrolled in law school, In her 40s, she enrolled in law school, earned her degree, passed
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Community Safety Jan 26th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Community Safety
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- That's against the law.
- law enforcement's vital role. ...to the legislative branch, undermining law enforcement's vital role
- I contacted law enforcement. They showed up and told him to leave me alone.
- I contacted law enforcement. They showed up and told him to leave me alone.
- Law enforcement broke through the door because he tried to tie it closed.
Keywords:
sexual exploitation, minors, human trafficking, child safety, law enforcement, victim support, sexually violent predator, SVP, civil commitment, community notification, release notification, conditional release, unconditional discharge, escape notification, victim notification, witness notification, prosecuting attorney, Department of Social and Health Services, DSHS, Department of Corrections
VA
Virginia 2026 Regular Session
Commission on Updating Virginia Law to Reflect Federal Recognition of Virginia Tribes Jun 3rd, 2026
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- And especially I want to thank UVA Law and... And good faith.
- And it's good to see the law students.
- It's a matter of law, respect, and government-to-government responsibility.
- It's a rule-of-law issue. It's a justice issue.
- I hope the UVA law students were listening; you've got some work to do.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Shelby County Legislation Committee Apr 22nd, 2025
Shelby County Legislation
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- And those discretionary funds are tied to law enforcement purposes.
Bills:
SB314
ID
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- Sharia law governs family matters, finance, and food preparation.
- Sharia law also controls the criminal justice system, mandating capital punishment for certain offenses
- Constitution and U.S. federal law constitute the supreme law of the land. The U.S.
- Constitution and U.S. federal law constitute the supreme law of the land.
- What you see is what you get in terms of the law. We have an existing body of law.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Jan 26th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Sharia law governs family matters, finance, and food preparation, and its halal food preparation rules
- Sharia law also controls the criminal justice system, mandating capital punishment for certain offenses
- Constitution and U.S. federal law constitute the supreme law of the land.
- This federal law constitute the supreme law of the land.
- What you see is what you get in terms of the law. We have an existing body of law.
Summary:
The Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee first considered the gubernatorial appointment and reappointment of Alan Kavanaugh to the Pardons and Parole Commission, but no vote was taken at this meeting. Kavanaugh, a longtime law enforcement officer, described his approach as conservative on parole, strongly victim-focused, and centered on public safety, fair hearings, and helping people succeed after release. Senators asked about workload, decision-making, and successful outcomes; Kavanaugh highlighted a veteran who used parole to rebuild his life and support other veterans, and he also praised a work-release program in eastern Idaho as a model for reducing recidivism and increasing employment. Members expressed support for the commission’s work and noted the importance of adequate funding, but deferred the appointment vote to the next meeting.
Eric Fredrickson, the Idaho State Public Defender, then gave an update on the statewide public defense system. He reviewed the history of public defense reform in Idaho, the creation of the State Public Defender office, and the transition from county-based to state-based operations. Fredrickson said the office faced a difficult rollout in October 2024, including a backlog of more than 1,300 cases and staff departures, but that the system has since stabilized. He reported that increased funding in 2025 allowed salary adjustments, higher contract rates, new institutional offices, and significant hiring, including 34 attorneys, 13 legal assistants, and 11 investigators. Senators asked about the effects of budget holdbacks, backlog recovery, judge relations, and future needs; Fredrickson said holdbacks led to reduced travel, training, and tighter spending on experts and billing, and said the office’s next priorities are an Idaho-specific workload standard, more attorneys, and more social workers.
The committee then printed two bills. RS 32880 C1, by Senator Foreman, the “Constitutional Courts Act,” would prohibit Idaho courts from enforcing or applying judgments based on religious or cultural law that do not conform to the U.S. and Idaho Constitutions. Foreman said it was intended to prevent any outside body of law from replacing Idaho’s legal system, while not restricting private religious practice. Senators debated whether the proposal was necessary, whether it conflicted with religious liberty protections, and whether it would treat some religions differently; the motion to print passed. RS 33006 C1, by Senator Nichols, would update Idaho’s Son of Sam law to prevent criminals from profiting from notoriety through modern media and digital monetization while protecting free speech and due process. Nichols said the current statute is outdated and constitutionally vulnerable; the motion to print also passed, and the committee adjourned.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Administration of Criminal Justice Apr 8th, 2026
Administration of Criminal Justice
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- So we can't let foreign regimes extend their rule by law or rule by men as opposed to rule of law systems
- So we can't let foreign regimes extend their rule by law or rule by men as opposed to rule of law systems
- Laws are being challenged locally and nationally, often making subtle but critical changes to law enforcement
- Members, this bill does not weaken the law. It focuses it.
- It removes provisions of present law and proposed law relevant to sex offender registration, so Title
Keywords:
juvenile justice, electronic monitoring, annual report, supervision outcomes, data transparency, inmate release, notification, law enforcement, victims, public safety, hit-and-run, crime of violence, felony, sentencing, battery, sound, intentional harm, physical pain, hearing impairment, video voyeurism
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Financial Services Committee Mar 4th, 2026
Financial Services
Keywords:
income tax credit, tax incentive, recruitment, remote work, remote worker, recruited worker, rural counties, small counties, county population tiers, opportunity zone, teacher recruitment, nurse recruitment, law enforcement recruitment, workforce development, economic development, relocation incentive, Alabama Department of Revenue, nonrefundable tax credit, tax carryforward, state income tax
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Mar 26th, 2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, members, back in 2019, the legislature passed a law requiring law enforcement, including DPS
- Current Texas law states that once a law enforcement agency receives notification from a health care
- National Park law enforcement.
- Park Law Enforcement.
- So everyone talks about them being federal law enforcement officers. That can't enforce the law.
Bills:
HB1583, HB1775, HB1832, HB1836, HB1837, HB1866, HB1983, HB2029, HB2217, HB2318, HB2363, HB2486
Keywords:
mental health, emergency detention, peace officer, mental illness, prevention of harm, border security, private landowners, study and report, General Land Office, participation, controlled substances, opioid antagonists, law enforcement training, substance abuse prevention, Texas-Mexico border, criminal justice, public safety, law enforcement, National Park Service, arrest powers
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/25
Housing Finance and Policy
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- Smith: Our federal fair housing laws and state fair housing laws, um, we cannot discriminate against
- These folks rely on a complicated framework of federal law, state statutes, case law, local codes and
- These folks rely on a complicated framework of federal law, state statutes, case law, local codes and
- These folks rely on a complicated framework of federal law, state statutes, case law, local codes and
Keywords:
landlord-tenant, victim confidentiality, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, tenant privacy, housing law, eviction, unpaid rent, damages, release of information, shared database, protective order, victim of violence, Minnesota Statutes 504B.206, housing finance, civil law, autism, rental properties, reasonable accommodation
FL
Keywords:
campus safety, higher education, university safety, college safety, student safety, threat assessment, violence prevention, credible threat, campus security, law enforcement notification, emergency response, public universities, Florida College System, student conduct, workplace violence, security escorts, incident reporting, title IX-like safety procedures, institutional safety policy, school violence
Summary:
The Committee on Education Postsecondary met with a quorum present and considered several bills and one confirmation. Senate Bill 720, relating to resident status for tuition purposes for previously incarcerated Floridians, was presented by Senator Osgood and supported by testimony from Eddie Fordham, who described his own reentry and college experience and the difficulty of proving residency after long incarceration. Senators Jones and Rodriguez spoke in favor, emphasizing rehabilitation and access to education. The bill was reported favorably by roll call vote.
The committee then approved Senate Bill 372, which would extend the state employee tuition waiver program to sheriff’s office employees on a space-available basis, with support noted from the Florida Sheriffs Association. Senate Bill 176, dealing with campus emergency management, conduct, and workplace violence policies, was also reported favorably after discussion focused on clearer reporting protocols, protective measures, and timely updates for students, faculty, and staff; several groups waved in support.
Members also voted to recommend confirmation of Douglas Broxton to the Board of Governors of the State University System. Finally, Senate Bill 816, establishing the University of Florida Diabetes Institute in statute to advance research, prevention, care, education, collaboration, and outreach on diabetes, received supportive testimony from medical and university representatives and favorable comments from senators, including remarks about research, federal funding, and improved outcomes. The bill was reported favorably, and the committee adjourned without objection.
AL
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- So currently, under Alabama law—and used to be also under federal law until— Used to be also under federal
- law until the U.S.
- That is in the law; that's what the law says.
- You know, that's the law.
- It's about making people follow the law. We can change the law anytime we want to.
Keywords:
law enforcement, immunity, civil liability, use of force, recruitment, bail reform, cash deposit, judicial discretion, criminal justice, Alabama law, youthful offender, capital murder, public safety, victims' rights, juvenile offenders, delinquent acts, juvenile court, nonfelony offenses, water safety offenses, illegal immigration