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SB 2941 Failed

AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- RESTRAINT OF JUVENILES

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Limits use of restraints on juveniles in transport and court proceedings to safety or escape risks, requires least restrictive methods, and mandates reporting on when and why restraints were used.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Mar 4, 2026
Last action
May 19, 2026 — 05/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsor
Jake Bissaillon D
Session
2026
Momentum
5 · Stalled