Courts can now require people on probation or suspended sentence to participate in treatment programs at nonprofit organizations that receive state alternative care grants, as long as the defendant agrees and meets the program's eligibility requirements. This adds a new sentencing option alongside existing requirements like fines or community service. The defendant must apply and be approved before sentencing, and the program must have available space.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 578
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 562
Signed by the President S.J. 526
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 553
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0. S.J. 492
Judiciary Certified uncontested, placed on consent S.J. 37
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0. S.J. 37
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 398
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 61, NAYS 5. H.J. 423
Judiciary Certified uncontested, placed on consent H.J. 23
Judiciary Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0. H.J. 23
Judiciary Motion to amend H.J. 23
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 149
Do Pass Amended
Judiciary — Do Pass
Do Pass Amended
Judiciary — Do Pass Amended