HOUSE BILL 55

Sponsored By:

Delegate M. Burns

Entitled:

First Degree Murder - Death Penalty - Controlled Dangerous Substances

Synopsis:

Expanding the list of aggravating circumstances that may be considered by a judge or jury when determining whether to impose a sentence of death on a person who has been convicted of first degree murder to include a murder that is committed in the course of committing, attempting to commit, or conspiring to commit designated controlled dangerous substances offenses.

Legislative History

House Action

10/21

Pre-filed

1/8

First Reading Judiciary

1/15

Hearing 1/28 at 1:00 p.m.

2/17

Unfavorable Report by Judiciary

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES -see also- DRUGS

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES

DEATH PENALTY

DRUGS -see also-CONTROLLED DANG.SUBST.;DRUNK & DRUGGED DRIVG

MURDER

SENTENCES -see also- DEATH PENALTY

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments

( 413 , 413 )

Documents:

Bill Text:

First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)