2026 Criminal Law Changes.

Summary

The bill raises the felony class for assaults that cause serious bodily injury and for strangulation, adds new definitions, and makes certain domestic‑violence misdemeanors no longer count as lesser offenses. It also creates stricter rules for habitual misdemeanor assault, pre‑trial release conditions, and limits the ability to expunge records when charges are pending. These changes aim to protect victims and ensure tougher consequences for violent conduct.

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