HB5434Introduced in the House
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TASK FORCE
Introduced by Lisa Davis, District 32
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill as amended by House Amendment 1 with the following changes. In provisions relating to legislative findings, provides that developmental psychology and neuroscience studies have shown (rather than Developmental psychology and neuroscience conclude) that judgment, impulse control, and psychosocial maturity may continue (rather than continue) developing into the mid-20s. Further provides that emerging adults may differ (rather than differ) significantly from older adults in risk assessment, susceptibility to peer influence, emotional regulation, and decision making under stress. Further provides that emerging adults may also (rather than also) face elevated rates of mental health disorders, trauma exposure, substance use disorders, unemployment, and housing instability. Further provides that adult jails and prisons can be (rather than are) associated with higher rates of victimization, self harm, long-term disability, and recidivism among the emerging adult population. Further provides that after decades of program based intervention alternatives for juveniles, it is appropriate for the task force to evaluate the efficacy of each of these programs to ensure only those that are reducing criminal behavior and providing for public safety are continued while those that are not providing the expected benefits are phased out. In provisions concerning the composition of the Task Force, provides that the Task Force shall include two representatives (rather than one representative) of a municipal police department. Further provides that the Task Force shall include two representatives (rather than one representative) of a sheriff's office. Further provides that the Task Force shall include two representatives (rather than one representative) of a community based legal services or holistic defense organization serving emerging adults. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
May 21, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Third Reading · April 16, 2026
73
Yes
33
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
107 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
| Ann Williams | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Lisa Davis
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lisa Davis
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; by Voice Vote
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; 007-003-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lisa Davis
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; 007-003-000
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 073-033-000
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. William "Will" Davis
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicholas K. Smith
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
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