HB 138-FN (2021): allowing prisoners serving life sentences to be eligible for parole after 25 years.

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HB 138-FN (2021)

allowing prisoners serving life sentences to be eligible for parole after 25 years.

  • Status: Died when the session ended
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 12–8. The report was placed on the regular calendar.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 3, 2021, 9:45 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • March 3, 2021: Public Hearing: 03/03/2021 09:45 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/96477061090 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • March 16, 2021: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 12-8; RC)
  • March 16, 2021: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1613-FN (2020): allowing prisoners serving life sentences to be eligible for parole after 25 years.

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