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FL HB 749

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Criminal Warrants

Florida · 2026 Regular Session · lower

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Did FL HB 749 pass?

No. FL HB 749 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process. Latest recorded action (2026-03-13): Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee

What is FL HB 749 about?

Criminal Warrants; Revises conditions under which judge may issue arrest warrant for misdemeanor offense; authorizes judge to issue summons or notice to appear in lieu of arrest in certain circumstances; authorizes judge to issue summons instead of warrant in certain circumstances; provides that law enforcement officer may arrest person without warrant when there is probable cause to believe such person has committed certain criminal acts or offenses; authorizes issuance of search warrant on certain grounds.

Who sponsors FL HB 749?

Persons-Mulicka is the primary sponsor of FL HB 749.

Description

Criminal Warrants; Revises conditions under which judge may issue arrest warrant for misdemeanor offense; authorizes judge to issue summons or notice to appear in lieu of arrest in certain circumstances; authorizes judge to issue summons instead of warrant in certain circumstances; provides that law enforcement officer may arrest person without warrant when there is probable cause to believe such person has committed certain criminal acts or offenses; authorizes issuance of search warrant on certain grounds.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-03-13 — Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Bill type
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Persons-Mulickaprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-03-13

    Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee

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  2. 2026-01-13

    1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

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  3. 2026-01-05

    Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee

  4. 2026-01-05

    Referred to Judiciary Committee

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  5. 2026-01-05

    Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee

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  6. 2025-12-11

    Filed

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