2020 House Bill 5368

Expand transit agency police powers

Introduced in the House

Jan. 21, 2020

Introduced by Rep. Tyrone Carter (D-6)

To establish that transit agency police are “law enforcement officers” with the same powers, training and licensure requirements as regular police.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 7, 2020

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 13, 2020

Amendment offered by Rep. Steven Johnson (R-72)

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 103 to 2 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 19, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

Dec. 9, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.