HB 1232: Court Costs Assessed to Juveniles

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Under current law, courts may not assess or collect administrative fees, costs, and surcharges in juvenile delinquency cases involving a juvenile under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court when a juvenile has been charged with or adjudicated of certain crimes. The act adds that courts or the state is prohibited from assessing or collecting administrative fees, costs, and surcharges assessed against a juvenile or the juvenile's parents, guardian, or legal custodian when the juvenile was under 18 years old when the crime was committed.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 34

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. May 4, 2026Governor Signed
2. April 23, 2026Sent to the Governor
3. April 22, 2026Signed by the Speaker of the House
4. April 22, 2026Signed by the President of the Senate
5. April 2, 2026House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
6. March 30, 2026House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily
7. March 27, 2026Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
8. March 26, 2026Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee
9. March 23, 2026Senate Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole
10. March 18, 2026Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary
11. March 13, 2026House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
12. March 12, 2026House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments

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