SB 713: Sheriffs; courthouse and courtroom security, concurrent jurisdiction of certain officers, etc.

Official summary

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

Sheriffs; courthouse and courtroom security; physical location of courthouse or courtroom. Clarifies that, where a courtroom of a locality is located within the courthouse of a different county, city, or town, the sheriff, any deputy sheriff, or any law-enforcement officer of such locality shall have (i) the same police powers within and on the surrounding property of the courthouse as in his own jurisdiction and (ii) concurrent jurisdiction while present within or on the surrounding property of such courthouse, or while traveling to and returning from such courthouse, and engaged in the performance of his official duties to enforce certain laws of the Commonwealth.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“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. April 13, 2026Approved by Governor-Chapter 830 (effective 7/1/2026)
2. March 14, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
3. March 14, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
4. March 11, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB713)
5. March 10, 2026Signed by President
6. March 10, 2026Signed by Speaker
7. March 10, 2026Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB713ER)
8. March 10, 2026Enrolled
9. March 4, 2026Passed House (99-Y 0-N 0-A)
10. March 4, 2026Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House
11. March 4, 2026Passed House (97-Y 0-N 0-A)
12. March 4, 2026Read third time

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