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AB 1656: Human trafficking case continuances.
What AB 1656 does, verified August 26, 2026
This bill aims to amend the law related to human trafficking by expanding the list of crimes that can support a finding of good cause for granting a continuance in a criminal case. A continuance is a court-ordered delay of a trial or hearing, and this bill allows it to be granted in cases involving human trafficking. The bill also prohibits courts from granting more than one continuance to the prosecution per case involving human trafficking. This change aims to provide more flexibility and support for prosecutors in cases involving serious crimes.
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Last action: Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m. (2026-08-25)Alert me
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| Aug. 25, 2026 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m. |
| Aug. 19, 2026 | Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 75. Noes 0.). |
| Aug. 17, 2026 | In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. |
| Aug. 17, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 36. Noes 0.). |
| Aug. 05, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |