Modification to Defense of Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning modifications to the affirmative defense of not guilty by reason of insanity.
Bill Summary:
Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning the Treatment of Persons with Behavioral Health Disorders in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice Systems. Current law requires the defense to furnish a copy of any report of examination of the defendant that is made at the instance of the defense to the prosecution in a reasonable amount of time in advance of trial. The bill requires a copy of the report to also be furnished to the court who, upon receipt of the copy, shall provide a copy to the department of human services.
The bill authorizes community placement of a defendant for treatment and rehabilitation.
The bill clarifies the legal standard for a defendant's conditional or unconditional release from the department.
The bill makes technical corrections.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
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Senate
Judiciary
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Upcoming Schedule
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Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 01/16/2026 | FN1 |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer Senate Bill 26-014, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 5-2. | Vote summary |
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2026 | L.001 | SEN Judiciary | Passed [*] |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 01/14/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary |
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