HB3043Introduced in the House
DISABILITIES CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Introduced by Maurice West, District 67
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Creates the Criminal Justice Special Advocates Program for People with Disabilities Act. Provides that subject to appropriation for this purpose, the Department of Human Services shall establish a 3-year, 5-county pilot program to provide a minimum of one criminal justice special advocate in each selected county to serve the advocacy and support needs of an individual with an intellectual disability or a developmental disability involved in the criminal justice system of the county. Contains provisions concerning the selection of counties; the qualifications and duties of criminal justice special advocates; and Department evaluation and reporting requirements.
Where it stands
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
May 14, 2026
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Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
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