HB 1601-FN (2020): removing the exception for married minors from the definition of sexual assault.

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HB 1601-FN (2020)

removing the exception for married minors from the definition of sexual assault.

  • Status: Died when the session ended
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 4, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on February 12, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 13, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 10–7, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 19, 2020 the House rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a division vote 147–206, on a motion by Rep. Yokela. A floor amendment (2020-0691h), offered by Rep. Horn, was rejected on a division vote 146–209 on February 19, 2020. On February 19, 2020 the House rejected a motion to kill it and bar the subject for the rest of the term on a roll call 140–212, on a motion by Rep. Cali-Pitts. On February 19, 2020 the House voted to pass it on a division vote 217–136. On February 19, 2020 the bill was referred to the Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 5, 2020. The committee met in executive session on May 21, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 2020, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • February 4, 2020, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • February 12, 2020, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 201
  • February 13, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • March 5, 2020, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • May 21, 2020, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Votes

  • February 19, 2020, House: Lay on Table — yeas 147, nays 206, failed
  • February 19, 2020, House: Adopt Floor Amendment — yeas 146, nays 209, failed
  • February 19, 2020, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 217, nays 136, passed
  • February 19, 2020, House: Indefinitely Postpone — yeas 140, nays 212, failed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Children and Family Law
  • January 28, 2020: Public Hearing: 01/28/2020 10:00 am LOB 206
  • February 4, 2020: Executive Session: 02/04/2020 01:30 pm LOB 206
  • February 12, 2020: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/12/2020 10:00 am LOB 201
  • February 13, 2020: Executive Session: 02/13/2020 10:00 am LOB 206
  • February 13, 2020: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • February 19, 2020: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 02/19/2020 (Vote 10-7; RC)
  • February 19, 2020: Lay on Table (Rep. Yokela): MF DV 147-206 02/19/2020
  • February 19, 2020: FLAM #2020-0691h (Rep. Horn): AF DV 146-209 02/19/2020
  • February 19, 2020: Indefinitely Postpone (Rep. Cali-Pitts): MF RC 140-212 02/19/2020
  • February 19, 2020: Ought to Pass : MA DV 217-136 02/19/2020
  • February 19, 2020: Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety 02/19/2020
  • March 5, 2020: Public Hearing: 03/05/2020 10:00 am LOB 204
  • March 17, 2020: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 03/17/2020 01:00 pm LOB 204
  • May 21, 2020: Executive Session: 05/21/2020 10:30 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: https://zoom.us/j/96869508027
  • June 11, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 06/11/2020 (Vote 20-0; CC)

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 705-FN (2020): relative to sexual assault, sexual misconduct in institutions of higher education, and the rights of victims of crime.
  • HB 1213 (2018): removing the exception for married minors from the definition of sexual assault.

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