SB3942Introduced in the Senate
JUV CT-YOUTH RELEASE
Introduced by Mary Edly-Allen, District 31
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that required notification by the court under the Act does not prevent the Department of Juvenile Justice from exercising its release authority under the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that, if a youth is released to aftercare supervision prior to the date set by the court for reporting, the Department shall ensure that a report is given to the court that complies with the requirements of the Act. Provides that the Department shall also make reasonable efforts to facilitate the youth's appearance in court, if required. Provides that, if the court sets a court date after a youth's anticipated release from a Department facility, this does not prevent the Department from exercising its release authority under the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that if a youth is released to aftercare supervision prior to the date set by the court for the youth's return, the Department shall make reasonable efforts to facilitate the youth's appearance in court.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0830
August 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Third Reading · May 30, 2026
76
Yes
38
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
116 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 |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Criminal Law
Do Pass Criminal Law; 006-003-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 5, 2026
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 10, 2026
Third Reading - Passed; 044-010-000
Arrived in House
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; 007-003-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Justin Slaughter
Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2026
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Justin Slaughter
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Lilian Jiménez
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 076-038-000
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled
Passed Both Houses
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2027
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0830
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