# HB 1070 Summary This bill changes how people can admit guilt in court through a "confession of judgment"—a legal shortcut where a defendant acknowledges the claims against them without a full trial. The revised procedure updates the requirements for filing these confessions, likely making the process clearer or more streamlined for courts and the parties involved.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 596
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 562
Signed by the President S.J. 527
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 473
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0. S.J. 431
Judiciary Placed on consent
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0. S.J. 397
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 263
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 65, NAYS 0. H.J. 283
Judiciary Placed on consent
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0. H.J. 245
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 169
Craig Kennedy
Prime sponsor · Sen.
D
Timothy Johns
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
Do Pass
Judiciary — Do Pass
Judiciary — Do Pass