2015 House Bill 4965

Juvenile justice reform package

Introduced in the House

Oct. 7, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Stephanie Chang (D-6)

To create a Family Advisory Board in the Department of Corrections to give advice on ways to support family reunification during and after when a minor is incarcerated for committing a serious crime, and other steps intended to assist reentry into the community and reduce recidivism.

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

Feb. 16, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

April 26, 2016

Amendment offered by Rep. Stephanie Chang (D-6)

The amendment passed by voice vote

April 28, 2016

Passed in the House 96 to 13 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 3, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary