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SB 2158 Failed

AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
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Passed
Enacted

Prohibits any questioning of a juvenile who is suspected of delinquent or criminal behavior, unless the parent of guardian of the juvenile is present, or unless an attorney is present or the juvenile and their parents have waived their presence.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Jan 16, 2026
Last action
May 19, 2026 — 05/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsor
Val Lawson D
Session
2026
Momentum
5 · Stalled