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HI SB2749

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Stanley Chang

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows judges to sentence repeat offenders convicted of class C felonies to probation instead of mandatory minimum imprisonment under certain circumstances
  • Requires judicial findings that the defendant would benefit from probation, does not pose a serious danger to public safety, and that imprisonment would cause hardship to the defendant or dependents
  • Mandates a jail term as a special condition of any probation sentence granted under this exception
  • Permits courts to re-sentence defendants to the original mandatory minimum imprisonment if they fail to complete probation or violate substantial terms
  • Takes effect July 1, 2050

Legislative Description

Relating To Sentencing.

Penal Code

Last Action

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/18/2026
Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs1/30/2026

Full Bill Text

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