HB 1477: CRIM PRO-PHONE CALLS-CONTACT
HB 1477 status: Introduced — Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie (updated Aug 13, 2026).
What this bill does
Overall score
Bill summary
OfficialCRIM PRO-PHONE CALLS-CONTACT. Currently in House.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct impact on environmental policy.
Risks
- No direct impact on environmental policy.
Economy
Benefits
- Minimal direct economic impact.
Risks
- Potential for increased administrative costs associated with police reporting requirements.
Society
Benefits
- Prevents suspects from contacting alleged victims while in custody.
Risks
- Reduces suspect access to family and counsel during transfers.
- Lowers protections against the use of improperly obtained statements.
- Expands grounds for custodial arrest for non-felony offenses.
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
LegiScan
Confidence
highhigh
Analysis status
LegiScan full bill text
The bill rolls back existing statutory communication rights for detainees, which may create due process concerns.
The actual operational impact depends on how courts interpret 'totality of the circumstances' regarding statement admissibility.
Where it stands
Introduced
CurrentAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie
Committee
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UpcomingGovernor
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