Juveniles: transfer to court of criminal jurisdiction.

Summary

The bill would let prosecutors move 14‑ to 17‑year‑olds accused of serious felonies to a regular criminal court, and would require judges to decide the transfer using a lower evidentiary standard. It applies to a list of violent and weapon‑related offenses and adds detailed factors judges must consider. The change aims to make it easier to try certain juveniles as adults, arguing that the current standard is too stringent.

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Hearings

• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Apr 21, 2026
• Public Safety
  Public Safety · Apr 21, 2026
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Apr 14, 2026
• Public Safety
  Public Safety · Apr 14, 2026
• Public Safety
  Public Safety · Apr 7, 2026

History

1. Apr 21, 2026In committee: Set, final hearing. Failed passage.
2. Apr 21, 2026From committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).
3. Apr 14, 2026In committee: Set, final hearing. Failed passage. Reconsideration granted.
4. Apr 7, 2026In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
5. Mar 18, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
6. Mar 2, 2026Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
7. Feb 18, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 20.
8. Feb 17, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Macedo · sponsor

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