HB409Introduced in the House of Delegates
Juvenile Court - Jurisdiction (Youth Charging Reform Act)
IntroducedHouse Judiciary
Introduced by Sandy Bartlett, District 32
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Altering the jurisdiction of the juvenile court by repealing provisions specifying that the juvenile court does not have jurisdiction over a child alleged to have committed any crime punishable by life imprisonment.
Where it stands
Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.
January 29, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.
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