SB 270 (2012): relative to civil commitment of persons found incompetent to stand trial.

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SB 270 (2012)

relative to civil commitment of persons found incompetent to stand trial.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
  • Chapter law: 151

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held public hearings on January 5, 2012 and February 2, 2012. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2012-1407s). The committee's amendment (1407s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 28, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On March 28, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 29, 2012 and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 24, 2012. The committee met in executive session on May 1, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 12–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on May 9, 2012. On May 9, 2012 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 298–46. On May 15, 2012 the House failed “Reconsideration (Rep Laware)” on a division vote 72–256. The bill was enrolled on May 30, 2012 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 7, 2012, making it Chapter 151 of the session laws. It took effect on August 6, 2012.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 5, 2012, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 101
  • February 2, 2012, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 101
  • April 24, 2012, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • May 1, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • March 28, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1407s — voice vote, passed
  • May 9, 2012, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 298, nays 46, passed
  • May 15, 2012, House: Reconsideration (Rep Laware) — yeas 72, nays 256, failed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 5, 2012: Hearing: 1/5/12, Room 101, LOB, 2:00 p.m
  • January 5, 2012: Hearing: 1/5/12, Room 101, LOB, 2:00 p.m
  • February 2, 2012: Hearing: 2/2/12, Room 101, LOB, 1:00 p.m.; SC5
  • March 22, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2012-1407s, 3/28/12; SC12
  • March 28, 2012: Committee Amendment 1407s; AA, VV
  • March 28, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1407s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 29, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • April 24, 2012: Public Hearing: 4/24/2012 10:30 AM LOB 204
  • May 1, 2012: Executive Session: 5/1/2012 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • May 2, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 9 (Vote 12-1; CC)
  • May 9, 2012: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep Hoell)
  • May 9, 2012: Ought to Pass: MA RC 298-46
  • May 15, 2012: Reconsideration (Rep Laware): MF DIV 72-256
  • May 23, 2012: Enrolled
  • May 30, 2012: Enrolled [Recessed from 5/17/2012 Session]
  • June 7, 2012: Signed by the Governor on 06/07/2012; Chapter 0151; Effective 08/06/2012

Laws It Would Change

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