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HB 2597 - 2025-26

Concerning remedies for violations of federal constitutional rights occurring during immigration enforcement.

Bill status-at-a-glance More information

As of Wednesday, October 7, 2026 03:57 PM

Current version:

HB 2597

Current status:

HRules R

Where is it in the process?

IntroducedIn committeeOn floorcalendarPassedchamberIn the House:In the Senate:
After passage:PassedLegislatureOn Governor'sdeskGovernoractedSession law

Bill status-at-a-glance

As of Wednesday, October 7, 2026 03:57 PM More information

Current version:

HB 2597

Current status:

HRules R

Where is it in the process?

IntroducedIn committeeOn floorcalendarPassedchamber
House:
Senate:
PassedLegislatureOn Governor'sdeskGovernoractedSession law
AfterPassage:

Bill history

2026 Regular Session

In the House

Jan 20
First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary. (View original bill)
Jan 28
Public hearing in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 8:00 AM. (Committee materials)
Feb 4
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 8:00 AM. (Committee materials)
CRJ - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st substitute) (Majority report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority report)
Referred to Appropriations.
Feb 6
Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM. (Committee materials)
Feb 9
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM. (Committee materials)
APP - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Civil Rights & Judiciary. (Majority report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority report)
Referred to Rules 2 Review.

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