HB 1586-FN (2020): relative to the statute of limitations for sexual assault.

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HB 1586-FN (2020)

relative to the statute of limitations for sexual assault.

Status: Referred for interim study
Term: 2019-2020
House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
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 March 3, 2020. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2020 and March 4, 2020. 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 18–2, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 11, 2020 the House rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a division vote 161–162, on a motion by Rep. Bordenet. On March 11, 2020 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a roll call 200–123. The committee held a work session on September 15, 2020. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 10 to 1.

Hearings and Sessions

March 3, 2020, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
March 3, 2020, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
March 4, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
September 15, 2020, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Votes

March 11, 2020, House: Lay on Table — yeas 161, nays 162, failed
March 11, 2020, House: Interim Study — yeas 200, nays 123, passed

The Docket

January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
March 3, 2020: Public Hearing: 03/03/2020 11:00 am LOB 204
March 3, 2020: Executive Session: 03/03/2020 01:00 pm LOB 204
March 4, 2020: Executive Session: 03/04/2020 10:00 am LOB 204 (if necessary)
March 5, 2020: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
March 11, 2020: Majority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 03/11/2020 (Vote 18-2; RC)
March 11, 2020: Lay on Table (Rep. Bordenet): MF DV 161-162 03/11/2020
March 11, 2020: Refer for Interim Study: MA RC 200-123 03/11/2020
September 15, 2020: Full Committee Work Session: 09/15/2020 10:00 am Members of the public may attend using this link: : https://www.zoom.us/j/94238069790 - Executive Session to Follow
September 23, 2020: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 10-1)

Laws It Would Change

RSA 625:8