HB 307: Do Nothing For Safety Act

This bill imposes stricter pretrial release conditions, limits judicial and magisterial discretion, mandates involuntary mental health evaluations for certain defendants, restricts racial equity efforts, shortens the timeline for capital case appeals, and makes changes to the guidelines for juvenile probation and post-release supervision.

We know what keeps communities safe — solutions that address the root causes of public safety issues and stop crime before it happens. The safest communities usually have the most resources and strong community support programs. This bill seeks to increase punitive measures instead of funding services that could provide meaningful treatment for people with mental health concerns.