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2026 Regular Session

SB512

Criminal Law - Stalking - Penalties

Increasing the penalties for stalking to a period of imprisonment of up to 10 years or a fine of up to $10,000 or both if the victim had a protective order in effect against the defendant at the time of the offense or the defendant had previously been convicted of stalking.

Legislative progress

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Introduced in Senate February 2, 2026 Senate passed March 19, 2026 House passed April 13, 2026 Governor approved May 12, 2026

Recorded floor votes

2 roll calls are available for this bill. This record includes procedural and intermediate action as well as substantive final votes.

March 19, 2026 · Senate

Third Reading Passed

Passed ⭐ Substantive final action

45 yea–0 nay · 2 absent

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April 13, 2026 · House

Third Reading Passed

Passed ⭐ Substantive final action

134 yea–0 nay · 6 not voting · 1 absent

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Committee referrals

Instrument history

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  1. Senate Approved by the Governor - Chapter 429
  2. Senate Returned Passed
  3. House Third Reading Passed (134-0) View roll call
  4. House Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
  5. House Favorable Report by Judiciary
  6. House Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
  7. House Referred Judiciary
  8. Senate Third Reading Passed (45-0) View roll call
  9. Senate Second Reading Passed
  10. Senate Favorable Adopted
  11. Senate Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
  12. Senate Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
  13. Senate First Reading Judicial Proceedings
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