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Relating to Youth Penalties.

Passed both chambers: it can still change before the session ends.

HI HB 1626 · House Bill · 2026

Stage
Passed both chambers
Started in
House
Sponsors
+12
Latest action
Mar 25, 2026

What it does

Prohibits the assessment of any fees, fines, or court costs against a person who was adjudicated for an offense committed during the person's minority, or against the person's parent or guardian, and discharges all related debt obligations assessed before the effective date of the Act. Encourages the use of community service and other programs that employ aina-based principles. Repeals certain penalties imposed on parents, guardians, or other persons associated with unaccompanied children in streets and unmarried minors in dance halls. (SD1)

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Done)

  3. Floor (Current step)

    Passed both chambers · Mar 25, 2026

  4. Law (Not started)

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