Juvenile Court - Jurisdiction, Detention, and Confinement (Youth Charging Reform Act)

Enrolled on 4/7/26

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From the Legislature

Altering the jurisdiction of the juvenile court by repealing provisions specifying that the juvenile court does not have jurisdiction over a child alleged to have committed any crime punishable by life imprisonment; requiring an intake officer to authorize detention for a child that is at least 16 years old and is accused of certain crimes; altering and establishing certain provisions relating to the detention, confinement, and transportation of certain children; etc.

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

92 Yea

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39 Nay

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5 Not Voting

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5 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 4

11:00 AM

Senate Judicial Proceedings Hearing

Mar 31

1:00 PM

House Judiciary Hearing