HB 779: Juvenile Justice
GENERAL BILL by Young
Juvenile Justice; Requires court to determine minimum period of time for child to remain in commitment program; requires child to remain in program until completion; authorizes specified minimum period of time for minimum-risk nonresidential commitment for misdemeanor of second degree; requires child to have objective performance-based treatment plan while in program; reduces minimum required age for child to be committed to maximum-risk residential facility for murder or manslaughter.
Effective Date: 7/1/2026
Last Action: 1/5/2026 House - Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 1/5/2026 House - Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2025 | House |
• Filed |
| 1/5/2026 | House |
• Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee • Referred to Justice Budget Subcommittee • Referred to Judiciary Committee • Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee |