H8089Introduced in the House
Permits the family court to retain jurisdiction over juveniles and allow the family court to order juveniles detained in the training school until the age of twenty-one if the court finds that it is in the best interest of the child.
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 - Permits the family court to retain jurisdiction over juveniles and allow the family court to order juveniles detained in the training school until the age of twenty-one if the court finds that it is in the best interest of the child.
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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