Committee extends forensic timeframes and allows remote warrant actions in technology-era crimes

Feb 3, 2026

PCS for HB359 was amended to update warrant and forensic deadlines, including longer windows to recover data from electronic providers and extended forensic-examination timelines; the committee adopted a 'yellow' amendment to permit remote judge appearances for warrants and reported the bill favorably.

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The Judiciary Committee amended and reported PCS for HB359, a bill modernizing criminal-procedure timelines for digital evidence and permitting certain remote procedures.

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