HB 1540-FN (1994): permitting the state to commit certain persons convicted of sexually violent crimes for psychiatric treatment after they have completed their sentences.

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HB 1540-FN (1994)

permitting the state to commit certain persons convicted of sexually violent crimes for psychiatric treatment after they have completed their sentences.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Corrections and Criminal Justice
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the House Corrections and Criminal Justice committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 27, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends unanimously, 10–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 1994 the House voted to study it after the session ends. The committee held a work session on September 27, 1994. The committee met in executive session on October 25, 1994 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 10 to 0.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Knowles (Straf 11) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 27, 1994, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
  • September 27, 1994, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
  • October 25, 1994, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CORR & CJ; HJ7,P198
  • January 5, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/05/94; DUE ON 02/10/94
  • January 27, 1994: HEARING JAN27 10:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CORRECTIONS
  • February 10, 1994: MAJ REPORT REF FOR STUDY FOR FEB15 (VOTE 10-0;CC)
  • February 15, 1994: REFERRED TO CORR & CJ FOR INTERIM STUDY; HJ26,P760
  • May 26, 1994: INT STUDY SUBCOM TOUR OF NH HOSPITAL JUN14 12:45 LVG RM204,LOB
  • September 27, 1994: INT STUDY SUBCOM WORK SESSION SEP27 10:00 RM204,LOB FOR:CORR
  • October 25, 1994: INT STUDY EXEC SESS OCT25 10:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR & CJ
  • October 25, 1994: REPORT FILED
  • October 25, 1994: INT STUDY REPORT: NOT REC FOR 1995 LEGISLATION (VOTE: 10-0)

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1542-FN (1998): permitting the state to commit certain persons convicted of sexually violent crimes for psychiatric treatment after they have completed their sentences.

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