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S2613Introduced in the Senate

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.

IntroducedSenate Judiciary

Introduced by Jonathon Acosta, District 16

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

May 19, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study · May 19, 2026

8

Yes

0

No

2

Absent or Not Voting

10 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, referred to Senate Judiciary

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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