Children: other; prohibition of use of certain restraints while transporting youths to certain qualified residential treatment programs; provide for. Creates new act.
HB 5514, the "Preventing Restraints in Youth Transport Act," prohibits youth transportation companies from using visual (e.g., blindfolds), mechanical (e.g., handcuffs), or most physical restraints when moving minors to qualified residential treatment programs. Exceptions allow physical restraints only if immediate serious harm is likely, staff are trained, and restraints are used for the shortest time necessary. Violations carry civil fines up to $1,000. The bill directly affects transportation providers and the minors they transport during these journeys.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2026
Last action Apr 30, 2026
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The bill text underwent significant formatting and structural reorganization, likely to correct errors from the original House version. The substantive policy language regarding the prohibition of restraints on youth remains intact, but the document now includes updated tracking identifiers and a cleaner layout.
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No substantive change to the bill's scope or applicability; the legal requirements remain the same.
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The document header and footer metadata were updated to reflect the new substitute version (H-1) with different tracking codes.
The title and introductory text were reformatted to improve alignment and readability.
Section numbering and spacing were adjusted to standardize the layout of the definitions and enacted clauses.
Floor votes · House Apr 28, 2026
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
16
Key actions
4
Committee
4
Amendments
1
Apr 30, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES
upper
Apr 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
upper
Apr 28, 2026
Introduced
title amended
lower
Apr 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #124 Yeas 104 Nays 1 Excused 0 Not Voting 5
lower
Apr 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
substitute (H-1) adopted
lower
Apr 14, 2026
Committee
referred to second reading
lower
Apr 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1)
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
referred to Committee on Families and Veterans
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Introduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Cam Cavitt
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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