HB 247: Deferred dispos. in criminal case; persons with autism, intellectual, or developmental disabilities.

Official summary

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

Deferred disposition in a criminal case; persons with autism, intellectual disabilities, or developmental disabilities; expungement. Adds developmental disabilities to the autism and intellectual disability deferred disposition statute. The bill also provides that when a court defers and dismisses a charge pursuant to the autism, intellectual disability, or developmental disability deferred disposition statute, such charge may be considered as otherwise dismissed for purposes of expungement of police and court records. The bill also (i) clarifies that the defendant may request a hearing to determine the appropriateness of a deferred disposition at any time before or after any plea and (ii) provides that no statement made by the defendant at such a hearing is admissible in any criminal proceeding, except that any such statement made under oath may be admissible in a criminal proceeding for perjury or for purposes of impeachment in a criminal matter. This bill is identical to SB 416.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3

“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. April 13, 2026Approved by Governor-Chapter 960 (effective 7/1/2026)
2. March 10, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
3. March 10, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
4. March 4, 2026Signed by President
5. March 4, 2026Signed by Speaker
6. March 4, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB247)
7. March 4, 2026Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB247ER)
8. March 4, 2026Enrolled
9. February 27, 2026Senate substitute agreed to by House (62-Y 33-N 0-A)
10. February 25, 2026Passed Senate with substitute (32-Y 8-N 0-A)
11. February 25, 2026Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
12. February 25, 2026Courts of Justice Substitute agreed to

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