CRIMINAL JUSTICE TASK FORCE

Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill as amended by House Amendment 1 with the following changes. In provisions relating to legislative findings, provides that developmental psychology and neuroscience studies have shown (rather than Developmental psychology and neuroscience conclude) that judgment, impulse control, and psychosocial maturity may continue (rather than continue) developing into the mid-20s. Further provides that emerging adults may differ (rather than differ) significantly from older adults in risk assessment, susceptibility to peer influence, emotional regulation, and decision making under stress. Further provides that emerging adults may also (rather than also) face elevated rates of mental health disorders, trauma exposure, substance use disorders, unemployment, and housing instability. Further provides that adult jails and prisons can be (rather than are) associated with higher rates of victimization, self harm, long-term disability, and recidivism among the emerging adult population. Further provides that after decades of program based intervention alternatives for juveniles, it is appropriate for the task force to evaluate the efficacy of each of these programs to ensure only those that are reducing criminal behavior and providing for public safety are continued while those that are not providing the expected benefits are phased out. In provisions concerning the composition of the Task Force, provides that the Task Force shall include two representatives (rather than one representative) of a municipal police department. Further provides that the Task Force shall include two representatives (rather than one representative) of a sheriff's office. Further provides that the Task Force shall include two representatives (rather than one representative) of a community based legal services or holistic defense organization serving emerging adults. Effective immediately.

Status

Engrossed

Passed its first chamber

Status date

Apr 16, 2026

210 days ago

Current chamber

House of Representatives

Session

2025-2026 Regular Session