HB 331: Proceedings deferred; payment of costs.

Official summary

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

Payment of costs when proceedings deferred and defendant placed on probation. Provides that for any deferral entered into on or after July 1, 2026, pursuant to relevant law, the court shall not require the defendant to pay such costs or other fees imposed pursuant to relevant law as a term or condition of his deferral. The bill states that upon fulfillment of all other terms and conditions, the court shall adjudicate the matter consistent with the agreement of the parties or, if none, by conviction of an alternative charge or dismissal of the case. The bill specifies that such costs and other fees shall remain due until paid, and all methods of payment and collection already available at law to satisfy or collect any outstanding costs or other fees shall remain available to such court after the underlying case against the defendant has been adjudicated or dismissed.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“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, 2026Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0592)
2. April 13, 2026Approved by Governor-Chapter 592 (effective 7/1/2026)
3. March 14, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
4. March 14, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
5. March 13, 2026Signed by President
6. March 13, 2026Signed by Speaker
7. March 13, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB331)
8. March 13, 2026Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB331ER)
9. March 13, 2026Enrolled
10. March 6, 2026Senate amendment agreed to by House (65-Y 31-N 0-A)
11. March 4, 2026Passed Senate with amendment (21-Y 19-N 0-A)
12. March 4, 2026Engrossed by Senate as amended

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