Passed One ChamberFiled Jan 13, 2026
Sponsor: Hope
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Continued from last session
Jul 21, 2026
Summary
The bill creates a Court Date Reminder Program that sends defendants text alerts before each scheduled hearing or ticket payment deadline, with an option to opt out. It requires courts and law‑enforcement to collect phone numbers, report program performance, and sets up a work group to guide implementation. The program aims to reduce failures to appear and improve court efficiency.
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