Juvenile Court - Jurisdiction, Detention, and Confinement (Youth Charging Reform Act)
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Juvenile Court - Jurisdiction, Detention, and Confinement (Youth Charging Reform Act)” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Altering the jurisdiction of the juvenile court by repealing provisions specifying that the juvenile court does not have jurisdiction over a child alleged to have committed any crime punishable by life imprisonment; requiring an intake officer to authorize detention for a child that is at least 16 years old and is accused of certain crimes; altering and establishing certain provisions relating to the detention, confinement, and transportation of certain children; etc.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Jan 21, 2026
Hearing · Feb 4, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Mar 1, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Feb 20, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 22, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Feb 24, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 2, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 17, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 18, 2026
The numbers
9
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Senator SmithSenator BrooksSenator FergusonSenator HettlemanSenator LoveSenator MuseSenator SydnorSenator WatsonSenator West
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 609 (as of Aug 30, 2026).