SB 776: Probationer; requiring fines, costs, restitution for damages, etc., failure to pay.

Official summary

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

Requiring fines, costs, restitution for damages, support, or community services from probationer; failure to pay. Provides that a failure of the defendant to pay any fines or costs imposed on him at the time of being placed on probation as a condition of his probation shall not, by itself, be deemed a breach of such probation unless the court finds, after notice to the defendant and his counsel and a hearing, that the defendant has willfully refused to pay. The bill provides that in assessing such failure to pay, the court shall presume that a defendant who is indigent pursuant to relevant law, or who has been deemed indigent during the pendency of a criminal or traffic case, is unable to pay such fines and costs. The bill requires the court to order such defendant relief from any alleged breach of probation, absent any specific finding to the contrary.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 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, 2026Approved by Governor-Chapter 953 (effective 7/1/2026)
2. March 14, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
3. March 14, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
4. March 12, 2026Signed by President
5. March 12, 2026Signed by Speaker
6. March 12, 2026Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB776ER)
7. March 12, 2026Enrolled
8. March 6, 2026House amendments agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
9. March 4, 2026Passed House with amendments (99-Y 0-N 0-A)
10. March 4, 2026Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House
11. March 4, 2026Passed House with amendments (97-Y 0-N 0-A)
12. March 4, 2026Engrossed by House as amended

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