Relating to limitations on federal authority and federal agents in this state, including the licensure of federal agents and special procedures for executing federal warrants; creating a criminal offense.
HB 1982 would require federal agents to obtain a state-issued license before operating within the state. It mandates special procedures for executing federal warrants in the state, including notifying state authorities. The bill also creates a new criminal offense for federal agents who fail to comply with these licensing or procedural requirements. This legislation directly affects federal law enforcement agencies and agents operating within the state, imposing new legal obligations on their activities.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 14, 2025
Last action Mar 14, 2025
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1
Mar 14, 2025
Committee
Referred to State Affairs
lower
Mar 14, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
2 primary · 16 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Andy Hopper
RRepublican
P
Terri Leo-Wilson
RRepublican
Co
Brent Money
RRepublican
Co
Briscoe Cain
RRepublican
Co
Carrie Isaac
RRepublican
Co
David Lowe
RRepublican
Co
Helen Kerwin
RRepublican
Co
Hillary Hickland
RRepublican
Co
Joanne Shofner
RRepublican
Co
Lacey Hull
RRepublican
Co
Mitch Little
RRepublican
Co
Nate Schatzline
RRepublican
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