HB 1271-FN (2020): relative to 911 immunity relative to possession of drugs.
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HB 1271-FN (2020)
relative to 911 immunity relative to possession of drugs.
- Status: Died on the table
- Term: 2019-2020
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 2020. The committee met in executive session on January 28, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 18–2 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 19, 2020 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 11, 2020 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. On June 16, 2020 the Senate adopted “Vacated from Committee and Laid on Table” on a voice vote. The bill died on the table under Senate Rule 3-23 at adjournment on September 16, 2020, having been set aside and never taken back up.
Sponsors
- Rep. Amanda Bouldin (D - Hills 12) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. David Meuse (D - Rock 29)
- Rep. John Bordenet (D - Ches 5)
- Rep. Casey Conley (D - Straf 13)
- Rep. Beth Rodd (D - Merr 6)
- Rep. Skip Cleaver (D - Hills 35)
- Rep. Andrew Bouldin (D - Hills 12)
- Rep. Charlotte DiLorenzo (D - Rock 17)
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)
- Sen. Melanie Levesque (D - SD12)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 16, 2020, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- January 28, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
Votes
- February 19, 2020, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- June 16, 2020, Senate: Vacated from Committee and Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- January 16, 2020: Public Hearing: 01/16/2020 10:30 am LOB 204
- January 28, 2020: Executive Session: 01/28/2020 10:00 am LOB 204
- February 19, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 02/19/2020 (Vote 18-2; CC)
- February 19, 2020: Ought to Pass : MA VV 02/19/2020
- March 11, 2020: Introduced 03/11/2020 and Referred to Judiciary
- June 16, 2020: Vacated from Committee and Laid on Table, MA, VV; 06/16/2020
- September 16, 2020: Inexpedient to Legislate, Senate Rule 3-23, Adjournment 09/16/2020
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 546-FN (2021): relative to 911 immunity for reporting that a person has been the victim of a violent crime.