2015 House Bill 4966

Juvenile justice reform package

Introduced in the House

Oct. 7, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Martin Howrylak (R-41)

To require the Department of Corrections to provide “age-appropriate out-of-cell programming and outdoor exercise” at least five days a week for prisoners who are less than 21 years old.

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

Feb. 16, 2016

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 26, 2016

Amendment offered by Rep. Martin Howrylak (R-41)

The amendment passed by voice vote

April 28, 2016

Passed in the House 93 to 16 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 3, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary