HB118
Discovery materials or evidence; accused may request to copy or photograph any materials.
Status:
In Senate
Latest Action:
Feb. 3, 2026
House: Read third time and passed House (96-Y 2-N 0-A)
Chief Patron:
Karen Keys-Gamarra (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Discovery; methods of delivery.
Requires the Commonwealth, upon request by the accused or his counsel, to copy or photograph any discovery materials or evidence the accused is permitted to inspect and review, including relevant police reports, criminal records, and body-worn camera footage, and requires the Commonwealth to provide such copies or photographs, electronically or ... (More) otherwise, to the accused or his counsel, unless such material is prohibited from being distributed by law or impossible to provide by electronic means. The bill requires the attorney for the Commonwealth in any district court to provide to counsel of record for the accused, if requested, a copy of any police report by electronic means at least 10 days prior to the date the case is set for trial or preliminary hearing, provided that counsel of record agrees to any reasonable redaction or restricted dissemination as requested by the attorney for the Commonwealth. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/02/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101890D
- 01/02/2026 - House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/22/2026 - House: Assigned HCJ sub: Criminal
- 01/22/2026 - House: Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda
- 01/23/2026 - House: House subcommittee offered
- 01/23/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 1-N)
- 01/27/2026 - House: Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda
- 01/28/2026 - House: Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute (20-Y 0-N)
- 01/29/2026 - House: Committee substitute printed 26105982D-H1
- 01/30/2026 - House: Read first time
- 02/02/2026 - House: Read second time
- 02/02/2026 - House: committee substitute agreed to
- 02/02/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
- 02/02/2026 - House: Moved from Uncontested Calendar to Regular Calendar
- 02/03/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (96-Y 2-N 0-A)
