HB 10949

House·20th Congress·Filed Aug 25, 2026

An Act Establishing a Graduated, Age-Calibrated Framework of Liability for Children in Conflict with the Law Amending for the Purpose Sections 6 and 7 of Republic Act No. 9344, as Amended by Republic Act No. 10630

In plain language

The bill creates three age groups for kids who break the law: under 9 are not criminally liable, 9‑14 can be held responsible only if they understood what they did, and 15‑17 face full charges but still get reduced penalties because they are minors. It keeps existing diversion and rehabilitation programs while adding new funding for support services.

Justice and JudiciaryPublic Order and SafetySocial Welfare

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Author · Representative

Alexander Ty PimentelReceipts →

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HB10949 · Sources: BatasWatch