HB 1594-FN (2020): creating an affirmative defense to violation of a restraining order.
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HB 1594-FN (2020)
creating an affirmative defense to violation of a restraining order.
- Status: Killed
- 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 committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2020 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Robert Forsythe (R - Merr 8) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Linda Camarota (R - Hills 7)
- Rep. David Love (R - Rock 6)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 3, 2020, 10:30 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
Votes
- March 11, 2020, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, 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 10:30 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 11, 2020: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/11/2020 (Vote 20-0; CC)
- March 11, 2020: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/11/2020