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HI HB129
Bill
Status
1/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Tarnas
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AI Summary
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Prohibits courts from imposing any fees, fines, or court costs against individuals adjudicated for offenses committed while under age 18, or against their parents or guardians
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Limits court-ordered community service for minors to a maximum of 72 hours, with requirements that service not interfere with school or work commitments
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Voids all outstanding court-ordered fees, fines, and administrative costs previously assessed against juveniles or their families, including interest and collection expenses, and requires reimbursement of any payments made after the Act's effective date
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Repeals statutory penalties against parents/guardians for allowing children under 16 to be in public streets unaccompanied at night (Section 577-18) and penalties related to unmarried minors in dance halls (Sections 577-23 and 577-24)
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Requires the court to bear costs for juvenile detention, shelter, treatment, and appointed counsel rather than seeking reimbursement from minors or their families, while preserving the ability to order restitution to victims
Legislative Description
Relating To Youth Fees And Fines.
Fees
Last Action
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
12/8/2025