SB1882Introduced in the Senate
DISABILITIES CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Introduced by Steve Stadelman, District 34
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
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
June 2, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Criminal Law Committee · March 18, 2025
8
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Lakesia Collins | 5 | Yes |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
| Celina Villanueva | 12 | Yes |
| Robert Peters | 13 | Yes |
| Elgie Sims | 17 | Yes |
| Michael Halpin | 36 | Not Voting |
| Jil Tracy | 50 | Yes |
| Steve McClure | 54 | Yes |
| Terri Bryant | 58 | Not Voting |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve Stadelman
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Directed to Multiple Committees Refer to Criminal Law Committee then Appropriation-Health & Human Services
Assigned to Criminal Law
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci
Do Pass Criminal Law; 008-000-000
Assigned to Appropriations- Health and Human Services
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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