HB 2473: Relating to criminal procedures; and declaring an emergency.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Modifies the requirements for providing verification for the purposes of authenticating records in response to criminal process. Authorizes a prosecuting attorney to turn over grand jury recordings to the defense attorney as soon as a decision not to file a motion for a protective order has been made. Repeals a manner of committing the crime of harassment. Authorizes a phlebotomist to withdraw blood for a blood alcohol analysis to be used as evidence of driving while under the influence of intoxicants. <b>Removes the time limit by which a prosecuting attorney must elect to treat a misdemeanor as a Class A violation or a specified felony as a Class A misdemeanor.</b> Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Sponsors

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. July 25, 2025Chapter 375, (2025 Laws): Effective date June 24, 2025.
2. June 24, 2025Governor signed.
3. June 17, 2025President signed.
4. June 17, 2025Speaker signed.
5. June 13, 2025House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill.
6. June 12, 2025Third reading. Carried by Prozanski. Passed.
7. June 12, 2025Carried over to 06-12 by unanimous consent.
8. June 10, 2025Carried over to 06-11 by unanimous consent.
9. June 9, 2025Carried over to 06-10 by unanimous consent.
10. June 5, 2025Carried over to 06-09 by unanimous consent.
11. June 4, 2025Carried over to 06-05 by unanimous consent.
12. June 3, 2025Carried over to 06-04 by unanimous consent.

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