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Providing that a defendant found guilty of murder in the first degree may be sentenced to imprisonment for life without the possibility of parole only if the defendant was a principal in the first degree or a principal in the second degree who willfully, deliberately, and with premeditation intended the death of the victim, was a major participant in the murder, and was actually present at the time and place of the murder; and providing for the prospective application of the Act.

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Original:: Judicial Proceedings Click to view Recorded Media

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Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2016

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/04/2016 Legislative Date 2/05/2016 Action First Reading Judicial Proceedings Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/10/2016 Legislative Date 2/10/2016 Action Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 3/11/2016 Legislative Date 3/14/2016 Action Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings; Withdrawn Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	2/04/2016	2/05/2016	First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Senate	2/10/2016	2/10/2016	Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m.
Senate	3/11/2016	3/14/2016	Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings; Withdrawn

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Date Posted	Document Name
2/05/2016	Text - First - Crimes - Murder in the First Degree - Penalties
3/11/2016	Vote - Senate - Committee - Judicial Proceedings

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