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SB0885Introduced in the Senate

Criminal procedure: indigent defense; parent and child legal representation commission; create. Creates new act.

EngrossedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by Samir Singh, District 28

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Criminal procedure: indigent defense; parent and child legal representation commission; create. Creates new act.

Where it stands

Referred To Committee On Judiciary

September 15, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 246 · September 10, 2026

27

Yes

8

No

3

Absent or Not Voting

38 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced By Senator Sam Singh

  2. Referred To Committee On Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety

  3. Reported Favorably Without Amendment 6/18/2026

  4. Referred To Committee Of The Whole

  5. Reported By Committee Of The Whole Favorably With Substitute (s-1)

  6. Substitute (s-1) Concurred In

  7. Placed On Order Of Third Reading With Substitute (s-1)

  8. Passed Roll Call # 246 Yeas 27 Nays 8 Excused 3 Not Voting 0

  9. Received On 09/10/2026

  10. Read A First Time

  11. Referred To Committee On Judiciary

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