SB 314-FN (2024): relative to pre-trial competency evaluations.
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SB 314-FN (2024)
relative to pre-trial competency evaluations.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2023-2024
- House committee: Judiciary
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 35
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 2024. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2024-0867s). The committee's amendment (2024-0867s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 7, 2024, changing the text of the bill. On March 7, 2024 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 7, 2024 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 20, 2024, with 4 people signed in online: 3 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on April 10, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 19–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 2, 2024 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 23, 2024 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 31, 2024, making it Chapter 35 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2025.
Sponsors
- Sen. Shannon Chandley (D - SD11) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20)
- Sen. Donna Soucy (D - SD18)
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)
- Sen. Debra Altschiller (D - SD24)
- Rep. Maureen Mooney (R - Hills 12)
- Rep. Nancy Murphy (D - Hills 12)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 30, 2024, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
- March 20, 2024, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
- April 10, 2024, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
Votes
- March 7, 2024, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-0867s — voice vote, passed
- May 2, 2024, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2024: To Be Introduced 01/03/2024 and Referred to Judiciary
- January 30, 2024: Hearing: 01/30/2024, Room 100, SH, 01:15 pm
- March 7, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2024-0867s , 03/07/2024, Vote 5-0; SC 9A
- March 7, 2024: Committee Amendment #2024-0867s , AA, VV; 03/07/2024
- March 7, 2024: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-0867s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/07/2024
- March 7, 2024: Introduced 03/07/2024 and referred to Judiciary
- March 20, 2024: Public Hearing: 03/20/2024 10:00 am LOB 206-208
- April 10, 2024: Executive Session: 04/10/2024 11:00 am LOB 206-208
- April 10, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/10/2024 (Vote 19-1; CC)
- May 2, 2024: Ought to Pass : MA VV 05/02/2024
- May 22, 2024: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/22/2024)
- May 23, 2024: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/23/2024
- May 31, 2024: Signed by the Governor on 05/31/2024; Chapter 0035; Effective 01/01/2025