Reported by CommitteeFiled Feb 19, 2026
Sponsor: Joint Committee on the Judiciary
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House: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
Feb 19, 2026
Summary
The bill lets a judge require a substance‑abuse assessment for anyone on probation and, if a disorder is found, order the person into a treatment program. Courts must consider written attestations from treatment providers when monitoring or modifying probation conditions, and can adjust treatment if a relapse is indicated. It is intended to address addiction issues while keeping individuals in the community.
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