HB1140

Passed Origin

Permit a court to impose as a condition of probation, or parole in certain circumstances, treatment at a nonprofit entity awarded an alternative care program grant.

House BillJohn Hughes(R)Tamara Grove(R)Introduced Jan 27, 2026Last action Feb 25, 2026

Courts can now require people on probation or parole to participate in treatment programs at nonprofit organizations that have received alternative care program grants, as long as the person agrees and their application is approved before sentencing. This adds a new sentencing option alongside existing alternatives like fines or community service, giving judges more flexibility to direct defendants toward specialized treatment instead of traditional punishment.

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Changes to Existing Law

3 sections affected+294-33

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§ 32-23-4amended § 32-23-4.6amended § 32-23-4.7amended

History (7)

Feb 25, 2026S
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 398
Feb 24, 2026H
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 61, NAYS 5. H.J. 423
Feb 20, 2026H
Judiciary Certified uncontested, placed on consent H.J. 23
Feb 20, 2026H
Judiciary Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0. H.J. 23
Feb 20, 2026H
Judiciary Motion to amend H.J. 23
Feb 20, 2026H
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
Jan 27, 2026H
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 149