AN ACT relating to alternative sentences.

Summary

The bill creates a new statutory framework that obligates judges to consider whether a felony defendant is a caretaker of a dependent child before imposing incarceration. If the defendant is a caretaker, the court can impose non‑custodial alternatives that include treatment, parenting classes, and other support services. The goal is to keep families together, protect children, and reduce recidivism while still ensuring public safety.

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