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SB146

Delinquent children; loss of driving privileges for alcohol, firearm, and drug offenses, truancy.

Status:
Passed

Latest Action: March 10, 2026
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026

Chief Patron:
Ryan McDougle (R)

Session:
2026 Regular Session

Summary

As Introduced. Delinquent children; loss of driving privileges for alcohol, firearm, and drug offenses; truancy.

Allows the court discretion in ordering the denial of a child's driving privileges in instances when the child has failed to comply with school attendance and meeting requirements as provided in relevant law. Under current law, the court is required to order the denial of such child's driving privileges. The bill also provides that if the court has ordered the denial of a child's driving privileges, the court shall order such child to surrender his driver's license, which shall be held in the physical custody of the court during any period of license denial. This bill is a recommendation of the Committee on District Courts. (Less)
  • Bill History

  • 01/07/2026 - Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101363D
  • 01/07/2026 - Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
  • 01/19/2026 - Senate: Reported from Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N)
  • 01/20/2026 - Senate: Rules suspended
  • 01/20/2026 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
  • 01/20/2026 - Senate: Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
  • 01/21/2026 - Senate: Read second time
  • 01/21/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)
  • 01/22/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
  • 01/26/2026 - Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB146)
  • 02/03/2026 - House: Placed on Calendar
  • 02/03/2026 - House: Read first time
  • 02/03/2026 - House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
  • 02/17/2026 - House: Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda
  • 02/18/2026 - House: Reported from Courts of Justice (22-Y 0-N)
  • 02/20/2026 - House: Read second time
  • 02/23/2026 - House: Read third time
  • 02/23/2026 - House: Passed House Block Vote (97-Y 0-N 0-A)
  • 02/24/2026 - Senate: Enrolled
  • 02/24/2026 - Senate: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB146ER)
  • 02/24/2026 - Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB146)
  • 02/24/2026 - House: Signed by Speaker
  • 02/24/2026 - Senate: Signed by President
  • 03/10/2026 - Senate: Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
  • 03/10/2026 - Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026

Full text and vote history:

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