This bill limits how long law enforcement can hold children classified as "in need of supervision" in detention facilities to 24 hours (not counting weekends and court holidays) when parents or guardians aren't available or suitable to care for them. Currently, the law allows indefinite detention under these circumstances, so this change establishes a clear time limit to move children into appropriate shelter or placement more quickly. The bill applies only when specific conditions exist, such as the child failing to comply with court orders, being a runaway, or having a history of running away from home or placements.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Signed by the Governor S.J. 232
Delivered to the Governor S.J. 199
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 218
Signed by the President S.J. 174
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 53, NAYS 16. H.J. 183
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 1.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 130
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0. S.J. 104
Senate Remove from Consent Calendar S.J. 96
Judiciary Certified uncontested, placed on consent S.J. 1
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0. S.J. 1
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 15
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