2013 House Bill 4139

Eliminate “peace bonds”

Introduced in the House

Jan. 30, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Tom McMillin (R-45)

To repeal a section of criminal law that authorizes a judge to order a “peace bond” from an individual who has threatened to commit an offense against the person or property of another. This is not the same as the much more common "personal protection orders" used in domestic violence, stalking and similar cases, and there are concerns that peace bonds have been used to abridge individuals' free speech rights.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 21, 2013

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 11, 2013

Passed in the House 88 to 22 (details)

To repeal a section of criminal law that authorizes a judge to order a “peace bond” from an individual who has threatened to commit an offense against the person or property of another. This is not the same as the much more common "personal protection orders" used in domestic violence, stalking and similar cases, and there are concerns that peace bonds have been used to abridge individuals' free speech rights.

Received in the Senate

April 16, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 9, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.