SB 936: Decreasing probation period; criteria for mandatory reduction, effective clause, report.

Official summary

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

Decreasing probation period; criteria for mandatory reduction. Establishes criteria for which a defendant's supervised probation period shall be reduced, including completing qualifying educational activities, maintaining verifiable employment, complying with or completing any state-certified or state-approved mental health or substance abuse treatment program, securing and maintaining qualifying health insurance or a qualifying health care plan, and obtaining housing and establishing residence. The bill provides that a court may decrease a defendant's probation period if warranted by the defendant's conduct and in the interests of justice and may do so without a hearing, unless the defendant poses an imminent threat to the health and safety of himself or others. The bill requires the Department of Corrections to meet with all relevant stakeholders and report to the General Assembly on (i) current practices for community supervision as it relates to monitoring engagement and attainment in education, employment, treatment, and other programs and making recommendations to the court for modification of time served on probation; (ii) how such practices compare to the processes and practices that would be established pursuant to the bill; and (iii) a plan for such implementation by November 1, 2025. Except for this provision requiring the Department of Corrections to meet with all relevant stakeholders and report to the General Assembly, the provisions of the bill do not become effective unless reenacted by the 2026 Session of the General Assembly. This bill is identical to HB 2252.

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 2, 2025Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0611)
2. April 2, 2025Enacted, Chapter 611 (Effective - see bill)
3. April 2, 2025Signed by Speaker as reenrolled
4. April 2, 2025Signed by President as reenrolled
5. April 2, 2025Reenrolled bill text (SB936ER2)
6. April 2, 2025Reenrolled
7. April 2, 2025Governor's recommendation adopted
8. April 2, 2025House concurred in Governor's recommendation (62-Y 34-N)
9. April 2, 2025Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (22-Y 18-N)
10. March 24, 2025Governor's substitute printed (SB936S3)
11. March 24, 2025Governor's recommendation received by Senate
12. March 12, 2025Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB936)

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