SB125

AN ACT relating to juvenile justice.

Chamber Passed·3/3/26

Kentucky SB125 amends juvenile justice procedures, including detention, treatment, and record confidentiality.

Kentucky SB125 revises juvenile justice procedures, focusing on detention, treatment, and record confidentiality. It mandates that children accused of status offenses or public offenses can be detained for up to 48 hours pending a detention hearing. It also outlines procedures for handling children in need of mental health treatment, including behavioral assessments and treatment plans. The bill emphasizes the use of evidence-based practices and graduated sanctions for juvenile offenders.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 36–0 · Mar 3
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate: Third Reading RSN# 3873

36 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 25

9:00 AM

Senate Committee On Appropriations And Revenue

Feb 12

9:00 AM

Senate Committee On Judiciary

History

Mar 31

House

taken from Judiciary (H)

Mar 31

House

1st reading

Mar 31

House

returned to Judiciary (H)