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Votes at a glance: committee advances multiple bills including HB 295, HJR 26, HB 553

Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee · February 23, 2026
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Summary

The Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee completed votes to advance several bills: HB 295 (Overdose Amendments) and HB 338 (First Responder Health) passed unanimously; HJR 26 (machine-generated evidence) passed 6–1; HB 553 (dog-bite and arbitration) passed 6–1; HB 553 and other bills were placed on consent for floor consideration.

The committee recorded the following formal actions during its February 19 session:

- Adoption of minutes: Committee adopted minutes from February 19 by voice vote.

- HB 295 — Overdose Amendments (first substitute): Committee adopted the first substitute and then passed HB 295 out with a favorable recommendation by unanimous…

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