1997 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 950

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 181
Sponsored By:
Delegates Brinkley, Snodgrass, Stup, Elliott, Stull, and La Vay
Entitled:
Death Penalty - Minimum Age

Synopsis:

Lowering the minimum age of an individual who is subject to the death penalty from 18 years to 16 years.

Legislative History

House Action
1/31
First Reading Judiciary
2/5
Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
3/17
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate David R. Brinkley, District 4A
Delegate Donald B. Elliott, District 4B
Delegate Richard La Vay, District 15
Delegate Louise V. Snodgrass, District 3
Delegate Paul S. Stull, District 4A
Delegate J. Anita Stup, District 3
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES
DEATH PENALTY
MINORS -see also- AGE OF MAJORITY; JUVENILE CAUSES; YOUTH
SENTENCES -see also- DEATH PENALTY
Bill affects the following Statute:
Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments
( 412 )

Documents:

Bill Text:
First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)