SB 1587 - Brown (26), Ben
Increases the number of associate circuit judges in Franklin County in the 20th Judicial District
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
6755S.01I
Title
SB 1587
House Handler
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Journal Page
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Effective Date
August 28, 2026
Current Status
Voted Do Pass S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 1587 - Currently, Franklin County, located in the 20th Judicial District, has three associate circuit judges per the statutory formula. This act provides for an additional associate circuit judge for Franklin County to be appointed by the Governor until January 1, 2029, and elected thereafter.
This act is substantially similar to a provision in HCS/SB 945 (2026) and in HCS/HBs 2968, 2427 & 3086 (2026) and is similar to HB 2386 (2026).
KATIE O'BRIEN