HB1070
Prior conviction; procedure for use as element of offense charged.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 4, 2026
House: Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 3-N)
Chief Patron:
Sam Rasoul (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Procedure for use of prior conviction as element of offense charged.
Establishes a procedure for using a defendant's prior conviction to prove an element of an offense charged or to enhance the punishment for the offense charged.-
Bill History
- 01/14/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104723D
- 01/14/2026 - House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/29/2026 - House: Assigned HCJ sub: Criminal
- 01/29/2026 - House: Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda
- 02/02/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1070)
- 02/03/2026 - House: Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda
- 02/04/2026 - House: House subcommittee offered
- 02/04/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 3-N)
