Second Look Pathways
Will expand second look mechanisms for people given life or long sentences before their 21st birthday.
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Stopped after introduction. Step 1 of 5.
- Step 1: Stopped after introductionJan 12, 2026
- Step 2: In committee Not reached.
- Step 3: Passed House Not reached.
- Step 4: Passed Senate Not reached.
- Step 5: Governor Not reached.
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Who’s with us
7 in the House, 0 in the Senate. 7 support. Positions are recorded by our policy team.
Supports 7
Rep. Beth DoglioD District 22
Rep. David HackneyD District 11
Rep. Gerry PolletD District 46
Rep. Larry SpringerD District 45
Rep. Roger GoodmanD District 45
Rep. Tarra SimmonsD District 23
Rep. Timm OrmsbyD District 3
History
- Jan 12, 2026
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Referred to Appropriations.
First event
From the Legislature
The official record, updated every few hours, last on Nov 3, 2026.
HB 1317Sentences/offenses before 21
Did not passLatest: Referred to Appropriations. (Jan 12, 2026)
Sponsor: (Hackney)
Hearings (4)
- Feb 27, 2025Committee vote, House Appropriations
- Feb 24, 2025Public hearing, House Appropriations
- Jan 30, 2025Committee vote, House Community Safety
- Jan 20, 2025Public hearing, House Community Safety
Every step (14)
- Jan 12, 2026Referred to Appropriations.
- Jan 12, 2026Rules Committee relieved of further consideration.
- Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- Feb 28, 2025Referred to Rules 2 Review.
- Feb 27, 2025Minority; do not pass.
- Feb 27, 2025APP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
- Feb 27, 2025APP - Executive action taken by committee.
- Feb 19, 2025Referred to Appropriations.
- Feb 19, 2025Committee relieved of further consideration.
- Feb 3, 2025Referred to Rules 2 Review.
- Jan 30, 2025Minority; do not pass.
- Jan 30, 2025CS - Majority; do pass.
- Jan 30, 2025CS - Executive action taken by committee.
- Jan 15, 2025First reading, referred to Community Safety.