HB5308Introduced in the House
CRIM PRO-COMMITMENT-TREATMENT
Introduced by Maura Hirschauer, District 49
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that if the court orders an unfit defendant to be placed in the custody of the Department of Human Services, during the period of time required to determine bed and placement availability at the designated facility, the defendant may (rather than shall) remain in jail. Makes technical changes in a provision concerning credit for good behavior.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
April 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Judiciary - Criminal Committee · March 26, 2026
8
Yes
5
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
15 representatives recorded in this House 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 representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kelly Cassidy | 14 | Yes |
| Kevin Olickal | 16 | Yes |
| Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar | 22 | No |
| Edgar Gonzalez | 23 | Yes |
| Justin Slaughter | 27 | Yes |
| Lisa Davis | 32 | Yes |
| Patrick Sheehan | 37 | No |
| Will Guzzardi | 39 | Yes |
| Bob Morgan | 58 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Maura Hirschauer
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Maura Hirschauer
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 008-005-000
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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