Bill > H4369

This bill expands eligibility for diversion to treatment programs for criminal offenders by removing a specific age restriction. Previously, individuals had to be at least 18 years old but younger than 22 to qualify for these programs, which offer an alternative to traditional prosecution and sentencing by focusing on rehabilitation and treatment for issues like substance abuse or mental health challenges. By striking the phrase "who has reached the age of 18 years but has not reached the age of twenty-two," the bill allows a broader range of individuals, regardless of their age within the adult criminal justice system, to be considered for these beneficial diversionary options.