2026 PROBATION BILLS

HB149 Decreasing probation period.

Introduced by: Wren M. Williams (Chief Patron) [R]

View the bill here.

Decreasing probation period. Establishes criteria for which a defendant's supervised probation period shall be reduced, including completing educational activities, maintaining employment, completing treatment, or obtaining housing. The bill provides that a court may decrease a defendant's probation period if warranted by the defendant's conduct and requires the Department of Corrections to request termination of a defendant's supervised probation period after 12 months in certain situations.

1/5/2026 House Committee Referral Pending

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