2009 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 695

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure Prior Year Introduction As: HB 619/08 - JUD
Sponsored By:
Delegate McDonough
Entitled:
Jessica's Law Part II - Truth in Sentencing

Synopsis:

Prohibiting the earning of diminution credits to reduce the term of confinement of an inmate who is serving a sentence in a State or local correctional facility for committing first degree rape, second degree rape, first degree sexual offense, or second degree sexual offense against a child under the age of 13 years.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
House Action
2/9
First Reading Judiciary
2/10
Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
3/16
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Minors -see also- Age of Majority; Youth
Parole and Probation
Prisoners -see also- Ex-Offenders
Sentences -see also- Death Penalty
Sexual Offenses

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Correctional Services
( 3-702 , 11-502 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available
Amendments: None offered