Florida bills · 2026 Regular Session
Florida HB 779
Juvenile Justice
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Young (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Florida legislature· summary
Juvenile Justice; Requires court to determine minimum period of time for child to remain in commitment program; requires child to remain in program until completion; authorizes specified minimum period of time for minimum-risk nonresidential commitment for misdemeanor of second degree; requires child to have objective performance-based treatment plan while in program; reduces minimum required age for child to be committed to maximum-risk residential facility for murder or manslaughter.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 13, 2026 · House
Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee - Jan 13, 2026 · House
1st Reading (Original Filed Version) - Jan 5, 2026 · House
Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee - Jan 5, 2026 · House
Referred to Judiciary Committee - Jan 5, 2026 · House
Referred to Justice Budget Subcommittee - Jan 5, 2026 · House
Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee - Dec 16, 2025 · House
Filed