Relates to sentencing
This bill changes sentencing rules for youthful offenders (individuals under 18) who receive a "youthful offender finding" instead of a felony conviction. It requires courts to impose sentences based on the type of felony involved: for felonies in specific articles (e.g., violent or sex offenses), sentences follow class E felony guidelines, including mandatory post-release supervision. For other felonies, standard class E felony sentencing applies, but judges cannot issue conditional/unconditional discharges in certain cases. The law takes effect immediately for offenses committed on or after the effective date.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 21, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
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lower
Mar 21, 2025
Committee
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lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Vivian Cook
DDemocratic
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