SB 294-FN (2022): relative to the release of a defendant pending trial.

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SB 294-FN (2022)

relative to the release of a defendant pending trial.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 18, 2022. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 16, 2022 the Senate voted to pass it and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 17, 2022 and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 2022. The committee held a work session on April 13, 2022. The committee recommended that the House make no recommendation. On May 4, 2022 the House adopted “Lay SB294 on Table” on a roll call 209–121, on a motion by Rep. Burt. On May 4, 2022 the House failed “Remove from Table” on a division vote 62–248, on a motion by Rep. Deshaies.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 18, 2022, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • April 6, 2022, 1:45 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
  • April 13, 2022, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204

Votes

  • February 16, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 20, nays 4, passed
  • May 4, 2022, House: Lay on Table — yeas 209, nays 121, passed
  • May 4, 2022, House: Remove from Table — yeas 62, nays 248, failed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2022: To Be Introduced 01/05/2022 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 18, 2022: Hearing: 01/18/2022, Room 100, SH, 02:30 pm
  • February 16, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/16/2022
  • February 16, 2022: Ought to Pass : RC 20Y-4N, MA; OT3rdg; 02/16/2022
  • March 17, 2022: Introduced 03/17/2022 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • April 6, 2022: Public Hearing: 04/06/2022 01:45 pm LOB 202-204
  • April 13, 2022: Full Committee Work Session: 04/13/2022 10:00 am LOB 202-204
  • April 26, 2022: Committee Report: Without Recommendation (Vote ; )
  • May 4, 2022: Lay SB294 on Table (Rep. Burt): MA RC 209-121 05/04/2022
  • May 4, 2022: Remove from Table (Rep. Deshaies): MF DV 62-248 05/04/2022

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 92-FN (2022): relative to increasing the penalty for criminal mischief, the release of a defendant pending trial, and requiring law enforcement candidate background checks.

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