HB 1709-FN (2018): relative to physical force in defense of a person.
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HB 1709-FN (2018)
relative to physical force in defense of a person.
- 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 25, 2018. The committee met in executive session on February 13, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends by a vote of 13–7, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 22, 2018 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a division vote 222–109. The committee held a work session on September 5, 2018. 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: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 8 to 6.
Sponsors
- Rep. James McConnell (R - Ches 12) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 10)
- Rep. Mark McLean (R - Hills 44)
- Rep. Gregory Hill (R - Merr 3)
- Rep. John O'Day (R - Ches 11)
- Rep. Keith Ammon (R - Hills 40)
- Rep. Michael Abbott (D - Ches 1)
- Sen. Bob Giuda (R - SD2)
- Sen. John Reagan (R - SD17)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 25, 2018, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- February 13, 2018: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- September 5, 2018, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB204
- October 16, 2018, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB204
Votes
- February 22, 2018, House: Refer for Interim Study — yeas 222, nays 109, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- January 25, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/25/2018 11:00 AM LOB 204
- February 13, 2018: Executive Session: 02/13/2018 LOB 204
- February 14, 2018: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- February 22, 2018: Majority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 02/22/2018 (Vote 13-7; RC)
- February 22, 2018: Refer for Interim Study: MA DV 222-109 02/22/2018
- September 5, 2018: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 09/05/2018 10:00 AM LOB204
- October 16, 2018: Executive Session: 10/16/2018 10:00 AM LOB204
- October 25, 2018: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 8-6)