SB1655 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)
JUV CT-FITNESS TO STAND TRIAL
Last Action
4/11/2025 - Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Delinquent Minors Article of the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Adds a Part concerning Fitness to Stand Trial. Specifies the unfitness standard for a minor. Sets forth procedures to raise the issue of the unfitness of a minor. Specifies the burden of proof and a presumption. Provides requirements for a fitness evaluation and hearing to determine the fitness of a minor. Provides the requirements for the services to attain fitness, the period to obtain fitness, initial and subsequent progress reports, periodic hearings, and in-court assistance to render a minor fit. Specifies time credit and sentencing guidelines for a minor who attains fitness. Provides for the legal disposition of a minor if fitness cannot be attained. Contains other provisions. Contains a severability provision. Effective July 1, 2025.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/05/2025 | Senate | Filed with Secretary by Sen. Lakesia Collins |
| 2/05/2025 | Senate | First Reading |
| 2/05/2025 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 3/11/2025 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine |
| 3/11/2025 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán |
| 3/12/2025 | Senate | Assigned to Criminal Law |
| 3/19/2025 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker |
| 3/21/2025 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 4, 2025 |
| 4/04/2025 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura |
| 4/04/2025 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025 |
| 4/11/2025 | Senate | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments |