HB4640 - 104th General Assembly

JUV CT-COUNSEL-INTERROGATIONS
Last Action
3/27/2026 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Justin Slaughter
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that an oral, written, or sign language statement of a minor made without the presence of counsel throughout a custodial interrogation is inadmissible as evidence against the minor in any proceeding under the Act if imposition of an adult criminal sentence is a possibility, including a sentence under an extended jurisdiction juvenile prosecution and proceeding, or in any proceeding under the Criminal Code of 2012.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
1/28/2026 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Justin Slaughter
2/03/2026 House First Reading
2/03/2026 House Referred to Rules Committee
3/12/2026 House Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
3/27/2026 House Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee