SENATE BILL 181

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 950

Sponsored By:

Senators Ferguson and Colburn

Entitled:

Death Penalty - Minimum Age and Aggravating Circumstances

Synopsis:

Lowering the minimum age of an individual who is subject to the death penalty from 18 years to 16 years; expanding the list of aggravating circumstances to include a murder that was committed in a cold-blooded and pitiless manner that exhibited utter disregard for human life; and generally relating to the death penalty.

Legislative History

Senate Action

1/15

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

2/5

Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.

3/21

Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

House Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Senator Timothy R. Ferguson, District 4

Senator Richard F. Colburn, District 37

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 Statutes:

Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments

( 412 , 413 , 413 )

Documents:

Bill Text:

First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)