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House Judiciary advances bill protecting the act of informing others of their rights
Summary
SB 1191A would exclude informing another person about their civil and constitutional rights from several obstruction and interference crimes; the committee moved the bill to the floor with a due‑pass recommendation.
The House Committee on Judiciary held a work session on Senate Bill 1191A, which would exclude the act of informing another person about their civil and constitutional rights from the crimes of obstructing governmental or judicial administration, refusing to assist a police officer, and interfering with a peace officer or parole and probation officer.
Committee staff said the measure has no fiscal impact and minimal revenue effect. Vice Chair Chotzin moved the bill to the floor with a due‑pass recommendation and the clerk called the roll. Votes recorded on the motion included Representative Anderson — Aye; Representative Chi Chi — Aye; Representative Lewis — No; Representative Mannix — Excused; Representative Tran — Yes; Vice Chair Johnson — Aye; Vice Chair Waller — Excused. The motion passed. Representative Anderson volunteered to carry the bill on the floor.
No amendments or substantive debate were recorded during the brief work session. The committee closed the session after the roll call.
