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WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Human Services Feb 24th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- It restores CPP for those that have committed a sexually violent offense as defined in Chapter 71.09,
- A18 creates a new category for sexually violent predators to include individuals that were convicted
- of a sexually violent offense and were previously enrolled in the CPP.
- of a sexually violent offense and were previously enrolled in the CPP.
- This amendment would require participation in sex offender treatment for these folks.
Keywords:
community custody, probation, Department of Corrections, DOC supervision, Washington criminal law, sentencing, felony supervision, risk assessment, sex offense, serious violent offense, domestic violence, repetitive domestic violence, failure to register, sex offender registration, dangerous mentally ill offender, indeterminate sentence, parole, conditional commutation, gross misdemeanor, misdemeanor
Summary:
The Senate Human Services Committee met on February 24 to executive a large docket of bills in two packets, with staff first briefing measures on the Community Protection Program, jail search policies for transgender and intersex individuals, medically tailored meals, community residential service provider reviews, and the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Work Group and Leadership Council. The committee also later heard bills on foster care licensees and adult family home licensure, DOC supervision for stalking convictions, inmate funds, and residential habilitation center transparency, plus a gubernatorial appointment to the Indeterminate Sentence Review Board.
On Substitute House Bill 1390, which would repeal references to the Community Protection Program and transition participants to other services, Senator Christian offered 22 amendments seeking studies, added restrictions, notification requirements, and delays; all were rejected except a technical name-change amendment, and the bill was advanced. On Engrossed House Bill 1604, dealing with searches of transgender and intersex individuals in local jails, nine Christian amendments on private facilities, housing, attorney presence, religious accommodation, liability, medical personnel, staff disclosure, and gender-identity changes were all defeated, and the bill was sent forward. On House Bill 2211, medically tailored meals, a Christian amendment to add a competitive-bidding credit for nonprofits and small businesses failed, and the bill advanced; House Bill 2230, limiting DSHS annual reviews of community residential service providers, moved without amendment. Second Substitute House Bill 2429, extending and restructuring the children and youth behavioral health work group and leadership council, received a Wilson striking amendment and was sent to Ways and Means.
In the second packet, Substitute House Bill 2505, exempting certain foster care licensees from adult family home licensure, passed without amendment, and House Bill 2510, requiring DOC supervision for people convicted of stalking who are sentenced to community custody, also advanced without changes. House Bill 2539, raising the indigent inmate threshold, saw debate over whether the amount should be $50 or $100 and whether the standard should be fixed or adjustable; a Christian amendment to lower the threshold failed, while a Wilson amendment allowing the amount to rise with available funds was adopted, and the bill moved forward. Substitute House Bill 2350, requiring notice when an RHC is out of compliance, received a Christian amendment to email legislative committees, which was adopted, and the bill passed. Finally, the committee recommended confirmation of Corey McNally to the Indeterminate Sentence Review Board.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Human Services Feb 18th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- When people have stalkers, a lot of times these people, the offenders, have been given multiple warnings
- So in my job, I routinely work with victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, violent crime around
- The offender thought that we were married and also thinks that he needs to murder me.
Bills:
HB2510
Keywords:
community custody, probation, Department of Corrections, DOC supervision, Washington criminal law, sentencing, felony supervision, risk assessment, sex offense, serious violent offense, domestic violence, repetitive domestic violence, failure to register, sex offender registration, dangerous mentally ill offender, indeterminate sentence, parole, conditional commutation, gross misdemeanor, misdemeanor
Summary:
The Senate Human Services Committee heard several House bills. Substitute House Bill 2539 would raise the inmate indigency threshold for prison trust accounts from $25 to $100, allowing incarcerated people to keep more money for commissary essentials like hygiene items, postage, and phone calls before deductions for legal financial obligations, child support, and other debts. Representative Street said the bill is intended to better cover basic needs without stopping debt repayment, while supporters from Civil Survival and people with lived experience said the current threshold is too low given rising commissary prices and low prison wages. The Department of Corrections fiscal note was described as potentially over $50,000 plus IT costs. A committee member asked staff to check when the statute was last updated.
House Bill 2510 would require the Department of Corrections to supervise people sentenced to community custody for stalking, regardless of risk classification. Representative Burnett said the bill is about victim safety and peace of mind, not punishment, and staff explained it is narrower than a related bill because it applies only when community custody is imposed. Testifiers, including a victim advocate and stalking survivors, described serious and ongoing harm from stalking and said supervision gaps can leave victims unprotected; one witness said a stalker who went through mental health court avoided the DOC supervision that would otherwise have applied. Committee members asked about technology monitoring and the difference between parole and community custody, and the bill was heard without a vote.
The committee also heard two bills from Representative Farvar concerning residential habilitation centers (RHCs). Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2319 would rename facilities such as Fircrest School and Rainier School to remove the word “school,” reflecting that they are not educational institutions and avoiding confusion about possible school closures; supporters said the change is largely clarifying and does not alter services or funding. Substitute House Bill 2350 would require DSHS to notify residents, guardians, and other designated contacts when an RHC falls out of compliance with federal CMS requirements, including a plain-language explanation and information about corrective action, with notices posted publicly at the facility. Supporters from Disability Rights Washington, The Arc, the DD Ombuds, and self-advocates said the bills improve transparency and accountability, especially after recent compliance problems at Rainier School. No votes were taken in the hearing.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- DWI offenders pose a risk to all Texans.
- DWI offenders are not just making one-time mistakes.
- They're not first-time offenders.
- ...and still commit these crimes, these repeat offenders?
- I just want to make sure that it is non-violent. Is that correct? On what? Non-violent offenders.
Keywords:
community supervision, repeat offenders, intoxication, Texas Penal Code, criminal justice reform, intoxication manslaughter, criminal penalties, mandatory supervision, parole eligibility, Grayson's Law, mental health, trauma, jailers, law enforcement, occupational health, diligent participation, state jail felony, time credits, rehabilitation programs, de-escalation
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- the use of cell extraction dogs to first enter cells with inmates who have a history of assault or violent
- Because oftentimes when you have violent offenders—and we know we're getting violent offenders all the
- Therefore, when you are approached with violent inmates, you know how to handle that.
- HB 1482 would change the eligibility for community supervision for certain repeat intoxication offenders
- It allows repeat intoxication offenders to qualify for early release programs, including rehabilitation
Keywords:
community supervision, repeat offenders, intoxication, Texas Penal Code, criminal justice reform, intoxication manslaughter, criminal penalties, mandatory supervision, parole eligibility, Grayson's Law, mental health, trauma, jailers, law enforcement, occupational health, diligent participation, state jail felony, time credits, rehabilitation programs, de-escalation
MN
Keywords:
January 6 insurrection, pardon, law enforcement, violent crimes, public safety, justice system, political accountability, Blaine, local sales tax, special tax, restaurant tax, lodging tax, admissions tax, amusement tax, hotel tax, redevelopment, capital improvements, municipal finance, bonding authority, tourism tax
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- And part of that is because violent offenders reoffend at much higher rates than nonviolent offenders
- All of us want violent offenders who are dangerous to the public to remain in prison.
- offenders in there. ...violent offenders in there that probably don't need help out.
- If you look at neighboring states, some neighboring states do not allow violent offenders to come up
- And Katherine said that 85% are violent offenders.
Keywords:
law enforcement, immunity, civil liability, use of force, recruitment, bail reform, cash deposit, judicial discretion, criminal justice, Alabama law, youthful offender, capital murder, public safety, victims' rights, juvenile offenders, delinquent acts, juvenile court, nonfelony offenses, water safety offenses, illegal immigration
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- determines that sexual abuse, stalking, harassment, etc. occur, or one parent is subject to the sex offender
- and violent crime registries.
Bills:
SB2030, SB1926, SB2170, SB2151, SB2166, SB1213, SB1381, SB1824, SB1876, SB1728, SB1582, SB1286, SB1386, SB1708, SB1618
Keywords:
expungement, record sealing, criminal records, clean slate, automatic expungement, expedited expungement, criminal history, OSBI, Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, deferred judgment, delayed sentence, pardon, pardon and parole board, law enforcement records, sealed records, arrest records, conviction records, reclassification of felony to misdemeanor, reentry, second chance
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- determines that sexual abuse, stalking, harassment, et cetera, occur, or one parent is subject to the sex offender
- and Mary Ripley Violent Crime Registries, meaning there is a presumption... ...against joint custody
Bills:
SB2030, SB1926, SB2170, SB2151, SB2166, SB1213, SB1381, SB1824, SB1876, SB1728, SB1582, SB1286, SB1386, SB1708, SB1618
Keywords:
expungement, record sealing, criminal records, clean slate, automatic expungement, expedited expungement, criminal history, OSBI, Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, deferred judgment, delayed sentence, pardon, pardon and parole board, law enforcement records, sealed records, arrest records, conviction records, reclassification of felony to misdemeanor, reentry, second chance
Summary:
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard and advanced a series of bills covering criminal justice, family law, elections, insurance, and property issues. Among the measures approved were SB 2030, a clean-slate/automatic expungement bill; SB 1926, allowing victims seeking protective orders to file in another county; SB 2170, requiring supervised visits when sexual abuse allegations are substantiated by DHS; SB 2151, giving prosecutors discretion to seek a 65% sentence instead of an 85% sentence in some cases; SB 2166, setting evidentiary rules for calculating future medical damages; SB 1213, allowing certain inmates to start at a higher earned-credit level; SB 1381, creating a statewide pretrial hearing process with a pilot program approach; SB 1824, updating corporation and LLC statutes; SB 1876, modernizing service of process on foreign insurers; SB 1728, adding a domestic violence definition for coercive control; SB 1582, defining bona fide resident and lawful permanent resident for alien land ownership rules; SB 1286, requiring more political subdivisions to provide polling places at no cost; SB 1386, creating a courtroom transparency pilot program using audio-video recording; and SB 1708, creating a rebuttable presumption of joint custody and equal parenting time. Several bills were amended before passage, including title-striking motions on multiple measures and committee-substitute language changes.
Debate centered on the policy tradeoffs in several of the more controversial bills. Senators raised concerns about forum shopping and judicial bias in the protective-order bill, the fairness and practical effects of the future-damages bill on injured plaintiffs and insurers, the impact of the custody presumption bill on domestic violence cases and guardian ad litem practice, and the risks of foreign land ownership. Supporters generally framed the bills as responses to constituent concerns, efforts to improve fairness or transparency, or ways to modernize outdated statutes and procedures. Opponents or skeptics focused on unintended consequences, possible burdens on victims, and whether existing law already addressed the problems being raised.
The committee also heard that SB 1381 would likely return as a pilot program in one county because of fiscal concerns, and SB 1386 was discussed as a limited courtroom-recording pilot rather than a full statewide rollout. SB 1582 passed after discussion of the meaning of “bona fide resident” and whether certain noncitizens could buy land. SB 1708 drew especially detailed debate over whether the law should begin with a presumption of equal parenting time or leave custody decisions entirely to the judge’s best-interest analysis. Most measures advanced on bipartisan roll-call votes, with some dissent on SB 1926, SB 2166, SB 1386, and SB 1708.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Administration of Criminal Justice May 12th, 2026
Administration of Criminal Justice
Transcript Highlights:
- So this would protect the public on repeat offenders.
- pertains to a juvenile offender who's indicted on or after August 1, 2026, for second-degree murder,
- <p>Minor must be reserved for the rare and uncommon youth offender.
- It is a mandate that the court reserve life without parole for only the rarest minor offender.
- Well, our jail held 834 capacity offenders, and females we had anywhere from 20 to 40. So I just...
Bills:
HB75, SB134, SB201, SB258, SB288, SB313, SB320, SB321, SB325, SB339, SB345, SB393, SB422, SB440, SB470, SB487, SB523
Keywords:
HB75, Act 963, gaming, casino gaming, promotional play, promotional wagers, slot machine proceeds, net gaming proceeds, gross revenue, taxable revenue, gaming operators, gaming tax, Louisiana gaming, gaming revenue deduction, casino tax, gaming promotion, revenue cap, pilot program, child sexual abuse materials, sexting
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- If we have more and more violent offenders, that rate probably should tend a little lower.
- If we have less violent, maybe it tends a... ...we have less violent, maybe it tends a little higher.
- HB251 deals with adult sex offenders convicted of a sex offense involving a child and allows that they
- As a condition of the release, they may be required to receive sex offender treatment which may include
- When you talk about post office boxes in some of my areas, where, and not that I support sex offenders—I
Keywords:
parole, pardons, paroles board, board of pardons and paroles, Alabama criminal justice, sentencing reform, prison reform, reentry, recidivism, risk assessment, validated risk and needs assessment, supervision, probation, parole denial, parole reconsideration, medical parole, violent offense, nonviolent offense, law enforcement member, board appointments
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Administration of Criminal Justice Apr 14th, 2026
Administration of Criminal Justice
Transcript Highlights:
- But when we passed the law, we were concerned with violent criminals, especially, and those who might
- The bill is focused on two things: nonviolent offenders, that's critical.
- These are nonviolent offenders and life sentences.
- Since 2024 and have been given a life sentence as a habitual offender.
- What you didn't say was that these are habitual offenders who are...
Keywords:
parole eligibility, juvenile offenders, rehabilitation, first-time offenders, reentry programs, substance abuse treatment, education programs, emergency responders, law enforcement, obstructing traffic, public safety, penalties, parole, criminal justice, release extension, prison reform, autopsy, criminal evidence, photographs, court proceedings
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Administration of Criminal Justice Mar 31st, 2026
Administration of Criminal Justice
Transcript Highlights:
- It provides relative to the supervised release of sex offenders.
- So this would allow more time for the offender to receive treatment.
- So if you are not a sex offender or a violent offender, this is not all-inclusive, but a failed drug
- So if you are not a sex offender or a violent offender, this is not all-inclusive, but a failed drug
- I do want to clarify this is not solely for juvenile offenders.
Bills:
HB54, HB55, HB125, HB133, HB158, HB161, HB168, HB169, HB191, HB245, HB280, HB296, HB399, HB821, HB995
Keywords:
parole, rehabilitation, mental health, substance abuse, criminal justice reform, alternative sentencing, juror confidentiality, public records, criminal procedure, privacy, court disclosure, sex offender, sex offense, child predator, registry, registration, notification, supervised release, probation and parole, juvenile offender
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Criminal Judiciary REVISED: Links added Feb 3rd, 2026 at 03:00 pm
Criminal Judiciary
Keywords:
firearms, carry on vessels, self-defense, Oklahoma law, gun rights, hunting, corruption, nonpublic information, government accountability, criminal law, public office, criminal justice, minimum sentences, parole eligibility, violent crimes, Oklahoma statutes, reckless driving, D2 felony, penalties, traffic offenses
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 33 Apr 1st, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Bills:
SB1636, SB1772, SB1221, SB1932, SB1687, SB1213, SB843, SB1410, SB1317, SB1338, SB1976, SB1314, SB1191, SB1613, SB1246, SB1439, SB1930, HR1044
Keywords:
cold case, unsolved homicide, violent crime, case file review, law enforcement, police records, victim family, immediate family member, designated person, forensic testing, witness reinterview, investigative leads, cold case unit, unsolved murder, public safety, Title 21, Oklahoma statutes, motor vehicle safety, headlamps, headlights
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 33 Apr 1st, 2026
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Bills:
SB1636, SB1772, SB1221, SB1932, SB1687, SB1213, SB843, SB1410, SB1317, SB1338, SB1976, SB1314, SB1191, SB1613, SB1246, SB1439, SB1930, HR1044
Keywords:
cold case, unsolved homicide, violent crime, case file review, law enforcement, police records, victim family, immediate family member, designated person, forensic testing, witness reinterview, investigative leads, cold case unit, unsolved murder, public safety, Title 21, Oklahoma statutes, motor vehicle safety, headlamps, headlights
Summary:
The House convened, the roll was called, and the chamber proceeded with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. The main legislative item taken up was House Resolution 1044, which recognizes April 2026 as National Donate Life Month. Representative Crosswhite Hader presented the resolution and shared a personal story about her son-in-law’s liver transplant and the importance of organ donation. The resolution was adopted by unanimous consent without objection.
The House also received several introductions and recognitions. Students from Junior Leadership Lawton-Fort Sill, visitors from Altus Air Force Base for Airspace Day, a guest in the gallery, and 17 reconstructive surgeons visiting from Ukraine through OU Health Sciences Center were welcomed. Representative Roberts introduced the nurse of the day, Denny Wilson Loeber, an OU Health trauma burn nurse and coordinator, and highlighted her work in burn care education and outreach.
The chamber presented a special citation honoring the Adair High School 2A2 state champion football team, recognizing its undefeated season, district dominance, and championship win over Vian. Members also made announcements about Autism Day, School Library Month, and School Librarian Day. No contested votes were recorded, and the House adjourned until Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 3/17/26
Energy Finance and Policy
Keywords:
climate change, greenhouse gas emissions, financing, sustainability, environmental policy, renewable energy, Minnesota Climate Innovation Financing Authority, earned incentive release credit, release credits, supervised release, corrections, Minnesota Department of Corrections, sentence reduction, good time, prison time, incarceration, violent offenses, murder, criminal sexual conduct, sex offenses
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 27 is a bill we passed out of this committee and the House last year regarding sex offenders
Keywords:
jury duty, nursing mothers, exemption, legal rights, parental responsibilities, sexual extortion, criminal law, felony, threat, blackmail, firearm possession, domestic violence, violent offenses, criminal penalties, pretrial detention, bail, offenses, constitutional amendment, criminal justice, law enforcement
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary (12-15-23)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjYT4ObSrOI, 2026-06-21T07:17:05+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00:00
Roll Call: 00:02:17
Crisis Aversion and Rights Retention Orders: 00:03:53
Crime Victims Compensation: 01:13:17
Discussion of Kentucky's Violent Offender Statute: 01:18:31
Safer Kentucky Act: 01:43:17, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
NV
Transcript Highlights:
- Specifically, they referenced news reports of seniors being severely injured during violent home invasions
- There are crimes where, you know, physical or violent crimes.
- “Or violent crimes, and I'm taking away from domestic relationships, right?
- 'When you have something that means this much to those offenders, they take it more serious,' he said
- It pays for equipment, basketball equipment, that type of stuff for the offenders.
Keywords:
elderly, vulnerable persons, criminal penalties, theft, civil penalties, criminal justice reform, traffic stops, law enforcement, data recording, public safety, racial profiling, SB323, Nevada, Department of Corrections, offenders, inmates, incarcerated people, prison phone calls, free phone calls, family communication
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/11/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- There are two populations that we don't serve: registered predatory offenders and arson convictions,
- There are two populations that we don't serve: registered predatory offenders and arson convictions,
- There are two populations that we don't serve: registered predatory offenders and arson convictions,
- There are two populations that we don't serve: registered predatory offenders and arson convictions,
- There are two populations that we don't serve: registered predatory offenders and arson convictions,
Keywords:
commercial diving, scuba diving safety, aquatic plant management, workplace safety, environmental regulations, HF1469, Minnesota, workforce development, job training, job skills training, reentry, reentry services, formerly incarcerated, ex-offenders, inmates, recently released inmates, felony conviction, felony-level offense, corrections, prison release