S1326Introduced in the Senate
Prosecution of Defendants
Introduced by Criminal Justice
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Revising the qualifications for an insanity defense; updating reporting requirements for examining experts; revising requirements for dismissal of charges; requiring involuntary commitment for persons found not guilty by reason of insanity in certain circumstances; revising mitigating circumstances for sentencing, etc.
Where it stands
Died in Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice
March 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Criminal Justice · February 2, 2026
5
Yes
2
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
8 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Corey Simon | 3 | Yes |
| Clay Yarborough | 4 | Yes |
| Jennifer Bradley | 6 | Yes |
| Carlos Smith | 17 | No |
| Mackenson Bernard | 24 | No |
| Jonathan Martin | 33 | Yes |
| Ileana Garcia | 36 | Absent |
| Jason Pizzo | 37 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed
Referred to Criminal Justice; Judiciary; Rules
On Committee agenda-- Criminal Justice, 01/26/26, 3:30 pm, 37 Senate Building --Pending Reconsideration (Favorable; YEAS 4 NAYS 3)
Introduced
On Committee agenda-- Criminal Justice, 02/02/26, 3:30 pm, 37 Senate Building --Motion to Reconsider Adopted
CS by Criminal Justice; YEAS 5 NAYS 2
Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
CS by Criminal Justice read 1st time
Original reference(s) removed: Judiciary
Remaining references corrected to Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice; Rules
Now in Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice
Died in Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice
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