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HB 863Session 2027HouseIn committee

Offenses, certain; elimination of mandatory minimum sentences.

Elimination of mandatory minimum sentences for certain offenses. Eliminates the mandatory minimum term of confinement for certain crimes.

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Current stage

In committee

Introduced

Jan 13, 2026

Latest action

Jul 21, 2026

Recorded roll calls

0

Topics and classification

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Justice & Public Safety

Document type

Bill

Sponsors

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Primary sponsor

Rae Cousins

Action timeline

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  1. Jul 21, 2026

    Continued from last session

    House
  2. Mar 6, 2026

    Racial and Ethnic Impact Statement From JLARC (3/6/2026 3:51 pm)

    House
  3. Feb 5, 2026

    Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB863)

    House
  4. Feb 4, 2026

    Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (Voice Vote)

    House
  5. Feb 3, 2026

    Assigned HCJ sub: Criminal

    Referral CommitteeHouse
  6. Jan 13, 2026

    Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

    Referral CommitteeHouse
  7. Jan 13, 2026

    Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102686D

    FilingIntroductionHouse

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