HB 1395 (2018): relative to the setting of cash bail.

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HB 1395 (2018)

relative to the setting of cash bail.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2018. The committee met in executive session on February 6, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 18–2 to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 22, 2018 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee met in executive session on October 16, 2018 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 14 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2018, 11:20 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 6, 2018: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • October 16, 2018, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB204

Votes

  • February 22, 2018, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 24, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/24/2018 11:20 AM LOB 204
  • February 6, 2018: Executive Session: 02/06/2018 LOB 204
  • February 22, 2018: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 02/22/2018 (Vote 18-2; CC)
  • February 22, 2018: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 02/22/2018
  • October 16, 2018: Executive Session: 10/16/2018 10:00 AM LOB204
  • October 25, 2018: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 14-0)

Laws It Would Change

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