H7818Introduced in the House
Prohibits family court from detaining or committing any youth, 12 years or younger, to training school, for any offense other than murder, first degree sexual assault, or an attempt to commit such offenses there is no other reasonable placement.
Introduced by Jennifer Stewart, District 59
What does this bill do?
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Official description
DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT - Prohibits family court from detaining or committing any youth, 12 years or younger, to training school, for any offense other than murder, first degree sexual assault, or an attempt to commit such offenses there is no other reasonable placement.
Where it stands
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
April 16, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/16/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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