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HB1248Introduced in the House

Improving the effectiveness of juvenile justice programs by providing ongoing evaluations and clarifying juvenile diversion practices.

IntroducedHouse Early Learning & Human Services

Introduced by Travis Couture, District 035B

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Official description

Improving the effectiveness of juvenile justice programs by providing ongoing evaluations and clarifying juvenile diversion practices.

Where it stands

Referred to Early Learning & Human Services.

January 12, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services: 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass · February 7, 2025

11

Yes

0

No

0

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RepresentativeDistrictVote
Natasha Hill003AYes
Steve Bergquist011BYes
Brian Burnett012AYes
Tom Dent013AYes
Lillian Ortiz-Self021BYes
Adam Bernbaum024AYes
Jamila Taylor030AYes
Joshua Penner031BYes
Julio Cortes038AYes
Carolyn Eslick039BYes

Bill history

  1. Prefiled for introduction.

  2. First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services.

  3. Public hearing in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services at 1:30 PM.

  4. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services at 8:00 AM.

  5. ELHS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  6. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  7. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  8. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration.

  9. Referred to Early Learning & Human Services.

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