HB25-1243
Peace Officer Questions During Traffic Stop
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2025 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning measures related to prohibiting a peace officer from asking a person during a traffic stop if the person knows the reason for the traffic stop.
Bill Summary:
The bill prohibits a peace officer from asking a driver or passenger if they know the reason for the traffic stop, and requires the peace officer to inform the driver of the reason for the traffic stop unless it is unreasonable under the totality of the circumstances.
A peace officer's failure to comply with the bill is not grounds for exclusion of evidence or dismissal of a charge.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Committees
House
Judiciary
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 02/12/2025 | Introduced |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment B) | The motion failed on a vote of 0-11. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 25-1243 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion failed on a vote of 3-8. | Vote summary |
| Postpone House Bill 25-1243 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 8-3. | Vote summary |
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/02/2025 | L.001 | HOU Judiciary | Lost |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 04/02/2025 | House | House Committee on Judiciary Postpone Indefinitely |
| 02/12/2025 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary |