SB 76: Relating to: dismissing or amending certain criminal charges and deferred prosecution agreements for certain crimes.
SB 76 status: To Governor — Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (updated May 13, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThe Senate is currently debating a bill about how prosecutors handle criminal cases. Specifically, it changes the rules for when prosecutors can drop or change charges, and how they offer "second chance" deals that allow people to avoid a permanent criminal record if they follow certain court-ordered rules....
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Environment
Benefits
- No direct sector effect
Risks
- No direct sector effect
Economy
Benefits
- Consistent charging standards
Risks
- Potential increase in state correctional expenditures
- Higher litigation costs from reduced plea options
Society
Benefits
- Uniformity in criminal charging
Risks
- Reduced rehabilitation via restricted deferred prosecution
- Higher probability of permanent criminal records for defendants
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OpenStates
Confidence
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Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Restricting deferred prosecution may increase incarceration rates
Analysis based solely on legislative summary
Where it stands
Introduced
CompleteCommittee
CompleteFloor
CompleteGovernor
CurrentFailed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82
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