HB489
Restorative justice practice certain communications are not admissible to discovery and disclosure.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Jan. 12, 2026
House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Chief Patron:
Patrick Hope (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Restorative justice practices.
Provides that restorative justice communications, as defined in the bill, are not admissible or subject to discovery and disclosure of such communications shall not be compelled in any judicial or administrative proceeding, arbitration, or mediation. The bill prohibits any person involved in a restorative justice practice, as defined in the ... (More) bill, from testifying about any phase of such practice in any judicial or administrative proceeding, arbitration, or mediation except in certain circumstances enumerated in the bill. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/12/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105104D
- 01/12/2026 - House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
