HB 1656-FN (2020): relative to an act granting immunity from prosecution for prostitution for reporting a sexual assault.

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HB 1656-FN (2020)

relative to an act granting immunity from prosecution for prostitution for reporting a sexual assault.

  • 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 and February 5, 2020. The committee held a work session on February 5, 2020. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2020-0333h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2020-0333h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 19, 2020, changing the text of the bill. On February 19, 2020 the House voted to pass it with changes 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

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 2020, 2:00 PM: 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
  • February 5, 2020, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 5, 2020, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • February 19, 2020, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0333h — 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 02:00 pm LOB 204
  • January 28, 2020: Executive Session: 01/28/2020 10:00 am LOB 204
  • February 5, 2020: Executive Session: 02/05/2020 01:00 pm LOB 204
  • February 5, 2020: Full Committee Work Session: 02/05/2020 10:00 am LOB 204
  • February 19, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-0333h for 02/19/2020 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • February 19, 2020: Amendment #2020-0333h : AA VV 02/19/2020
  • February 19, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0333h: 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 123-FN (2021): granting immunity from prosecution for prostitution for reporting a sexual assault.
  • HB 123-FN (2021): granting immunity from prosecution for prostitution for reporting a sexual assault.

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