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S2982Introduced in the Senate

Gives statewide juvenile hearing boards the authority to refer a juvenile offender to a rehabilitative driving course, as part of a disposition of an offense before the board. The order may be enforced by the traffic tribunal.

IntroducedSenate Judiciary

Introduced by Bridget Valverde, District 35

What does this bill do?

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Official description

COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- FAMILY COURT - Gives statewide juvenile hearing boards the authority to refer a juvenile offender to a rehabilitative driving course, as part of a disposition of an offense before the board. The order may be enforced by the traffic tribunal.

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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