SB 439 - Washington, Barbara
Modifies provisions relating to terms of probation
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
0849S.01I
Title
SB 439
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
Effective Date
August 28, 2025
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 439 - Under current law, the term of probation for a misdemeanor violation is not to exceed two years.
This act provides that the term of probation for a misdemeanor violation or municipal ordinance violation is not to exceed eighteen months.
Additionally, this act provides that a person on probation under the supervision of a private entity shall not be required to submit to an alcohol or drug test unless he or she is on probation for an offense involving either alcohol or a controlled substance or if the judge shows good cause for the testing.
This act is identical to SB 1227 (2024), SB 582 (2023), SB 896 (2022), and HB 2248 (2022).
KATIE O'BRIEN