SB 1516: Relating to public safety; and declaring an emergency.
SB 1516 status: Introduced — Effective date, March 31, 2026 (updated Apr 6, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
Official</b> </i>] [<i>Expands the crime of aggravated harassment to include threats concerning public officials in specified circumstances. Punishes by a maximum of five years' imprisonment, a fine of up to $125,000, or both.</i>] Provides that standing pretrial release orders do not affect the authority of a magistrate to co...
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Environment
Benefits
- No material effect on environmental policy identified.
Risks
- No material effect on environmental policy identified.
Economy
Benefits
- Increased protections against data misuse for citizens.
Risks
- Compliance costs for law enforcement and ALPR vendors.
- Potential for litigation costs regarding data privacy violations.
Society
Benefits
- Stronger privacy protections regarding surveillance data retention.
- Increased safety measures for public officials against harassment.
Risks
- Expansion of criminalized conduct under aggravated harassment laws.
- Uncertain effects on judicial discretion for pretrial release.
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CurrentEffective date, March 31, 2026.
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