A5154Introduced in the General Assembly
Requires jury, rather than court, to determine whether certain defendants are persistent offenders.
Introduced by Ellen Park, District 37
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Requires jury, rather than court, to determine whether certain defendants are persistent offenders.
Where it stands
Approved P.L.2026, c.53.
July 22, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
General Assembly votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
General AssemblyStage: Assembly Floor: Concur in Senate Amendments · June 30, 2026
78
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
80 assemblymembers recorded in this General Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Erik Simonsen | 1 | Yes |
| Antwan McClellan | 1 | Yes |
| Don Guardian | 2 | Yes |
| Maureen Rowan | 2 | Yes |
| David Bailey | 3 | Yes |
| Heather Simmons | 3 | Yes |
| Dan Hutchison | 4 | Yes |
| Cody Miller | 4 | Yes |
| William Spearman | 5 | Yes |
| William Moen | 5 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading
Passed by the Assembly (78-0-1)
Received in the Senate without Reference, 2nd Reading
Senate Amendment (36-0) (Stack)
Substituted for S4417 (1R)
Passed by the Senate (40-0)
Received in the Assembly, 2nd Reading on Concurrence
Passed Assembly (Passed Both Houses) (78-0-0)
Approved P.L.2026, c.53.
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