The bill, H.B. No. 2448, amends Article 26.011 of the Code of Criminal Procedure to streamline the process for waiving a defendant's arraignment. It allows an attorney representing a defendant to present a waiver of arraignment without requiring the defendant's presence in court. This change aims to simplify legal proceedings and reduce the burden on defendants who may not need to be physically present for this step.

Additionally, the bill specifies that an attorney may sign the waiver of arraignment on behalf of the defendant, further facilitating the process. The new provisions are set to take effect on September 1, 2025.