Establishes provisions relating to plea agreements

HB 1011 requires prosecutors to document in writing any plea agreement where they agree to dismiss or reduce charges against one codefendant in exchange for that person's testimony against another codefendant. This law directly affects criminal defendants, prosecutors, and defense attorneys in cases involving multiple suspects charged together. The key provision mandates written records of these agreements to ensure transparency and prevent misunderstandings about the terms. The bill is currently pending in the Emerging Issues committee after being introduced in January 2025.