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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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.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 18, 1998 the House voted to kill it.
Sponsors
- Rep. Knowles (Straf 11) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Sabella (Rock 13)
- Rep. Mittelman (Hills 37)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 14, 1998, 2:15 PM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
The Docket
- January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CRIM JUST & PSFTY; HJ3,P112
- January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/17/97 DUE ON 02/11/98
- January 14, 1998: HEARING JAN14 2:15 RM204,LOB FOR: CRIM JUST
- February 11, 1998: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB18 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
- February 18, 1998: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ18,P927
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- 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.