HB 1039-FN (2024): relative to alternative sentencing for primary caregivers.
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HB 1039-FN (2024)
relative to alternative sentencing for primary caregivers.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2023-2024
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 2024, with 85 people signed in online: 82 in support and 3 in opposition. The committee held work sessions on January 24, 2024 and February 2, 2024. The committee met in executive session on February 23, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 7, 2024 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 19, 2024. The committee met in executive session on September 19, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 9 to 8.
Sponsors
- Rep. Amanda Bouldin (D - Hills 25) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Linda Harriott-Gathright (D - Hills 10)
- Rep. Alissandra Murray (D - Hills 20)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 19, 2024, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
- January 24, 2024, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
- February 2, 2024, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
- February 23, 2024, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
- September 19, 2024, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
- September 19, 2024, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
Votes
- March 7, 2024, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- January 19, 2024: Public Hearing: 01/19/2024 09:30 am LOB 202-204
- January 24, 2024: Subcommittee Work Session: 01/24/2024 02:00 pm LOB 202-204
- February 2, 2024: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/02/2024 02:00 pm LOB 202-204
- February 23, 2024: Executive Session: 02/23/2024 09:30 am LOB 202-204
- February 23, 2024: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 02/23/2024 (Vote 20-0; CC)
- March 7, 2024: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/07/2024
- September 19, 2024: Full Committee Work Session: 09/19/2024 10:00 am LOB 202-204
- September 19, 2024: Executive Session: 09/19/2024 01:00 pm LOB 202-204
- October 31, 2024: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 9-8)