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HF2515Introduced in the House

A bill for an act relating to deferred or suspended sentences for cases involving sexual exploitation of a minor. (Formerly HSB 617.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.

Passed

Introduced by Judiciary

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Official description

A bill for an act relating to deferred or suspended sentences for cases involving sexual exploitation of a minor. (Formerly HSB 617.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.

Where it stands

Fiscal note.

May 19, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

Senate votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

SenateStage: Shall the bill pass? · March 24, 2026

46

Yes

0

No

4

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 301.

  2. Fiscal note.

  3. Amendments H-8117 and H-8137 filed. H.J. 526.

  4. Amendment H-8117 adopted. H.J. 531.

  5. Amendment H-8137 out of order. H.J. 531.

  6. Passed House, yeas 97, nays 0. H.J. 531.

  7. Immediate message. H.J. 569.

  8. Message from House. S.J. 480.

  9. Read first time, referred to Judiciary. S.J. 480.

  10. Subcommittee: Westrich, Bisignano, and Reichman. S.J. 550.

  11. Subcommittee Meeting: 03/11/2026 9:30AM Room 315.

  12. Subcommittee recommends passage.

  13. Committee report, recommending passage. S.J. 596.

  14. Placed on calendar.

  15. Fiscal note.

  16. Passed Senate, yeas 46, nays 0. S.J. 630.

  17. Immediate message. S.J. 632.

  18. Message from Senate. H.J. 745.

  19. Reported correctly enrolled, signed by Speaker and President, and sent to Governor. H.J. 870.

  20. Signed by Governor. H.J. 871.

  21. Fiscal note.

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