HOUSE BILL 964

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure Prior Year Introduction As: HB 333/97 - JUD

Sponsored By:

Delegates Redmer, Ports, and Klausmeier

Entitled:

Controlled Dangerous Substances - Use of Minors - Life Without Parole

Synopsis:

Establishing a mandatory minimum sentence of life without parole for a person convicted of using a minor to commit specified controlled dangerous substance offenses.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/9

First Reading Judiciary

Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m.

2/26

Unfavorable Report by Judiciary

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Alfred W. Redmer, Jr., District 8

Delegate Katherine Klausmeier, District 8

Delegate James F. Ports, Jr., District 8

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES -see also- SUBSTANCE ABUSE

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.

MINORS -see also- AGE OF MAJORITY; YOUTH

PAROLE AND PROBATION

PENALTIES

SENTENCES -see also- DEATH PENALTY

Bill affects the following Statute:

Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments

( 286C )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered