AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SEARCH WARRANTS
HB 8088 would allow judges to issue search warrants electronically for DUI (Driving Under the Influence) cases under specific conditions, replacing the current paper-based process. This change would directly affect law enforcement officers and courts handling DUI investigations by enabling digital warrant issuance instead of physical documents. The key provision authorizes electronic warrants to be transmitted and processed through digital systems for searches related to DUI offenses. The bill does not alter the legal standards for obtaining a warrant but updates the method of issuance.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2026
Last action Apr 28, 2026
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Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Apr 28, 2026
Committee
04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Feb 27, 2026
Introduced
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
lower
5 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dick Fascia
RRepublican
P
Doc Corvese
DDemocratic
P
Earl Read
DDemocratic
P
Raymond Hull
DDemocratic
P
Tom Noret
DDemocratic
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