Bills

ACR 159: Indigent defense.

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: Assembly
  • Latest Version Date: 2026-08-20

Current Status:

Passed

(2026-08-20: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 187, Statutes of 2026.)

Introduced

In Committee

Awaiting First Chamber Vote

Passed First Chamber

In Committee

Awaiting Second Chamber Vote

Passed Second Chamber

Enacted

Version:

This measure would affirm the fundamental importance of indigent defense to due process, equal justice, and democratic governance, recognize public defenders as essential protectors of constitutional rights and the rule of law, and encourage the development of statewide approaches to indigent defense.

Discussed in Hearing

Senate Floor3MIN
Aug 13, 2026

Senate Floor

Assembly Floor4MIN
May 4, 2026

Assembly Floor

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