Reasonable suspicion of committing a crime
HB 3188 prohibits individuals who are lawfully detained by police from providing false names or failing to identify themselves, with violations punishable as misdemeanors (up to 1 year in jail) or felonies (up to 5 years) if harm results. It also clarifies that loitering or prowling is illegal only when circumstances cause reasonable safety concerns, requiring officers to first ask for identification and explanation before arresting. The bill allows courts to order restitution for victims of false identification and correct public records containing false information. These provisions apply to law enforcement officers, detained individuals, and anyone affected by false identification misuse.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 6, 2025
Last action Mar 6, 2025
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Mar 6, 2025
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To House Judiciary
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Mar 6, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
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Mar 6, 2025
Committee
To Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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