2001 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 975

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure Prior Year Introduction As: HB 815/00 - JUD
Sponsored By:
Delegate O'Donnell
Entitled:
Sentencing - Death Penalty - Murder in Violation of Protective Order

Synopsis:

Adding to the list of aggravating circumstances to the crime of murder in the first degree; and providing that it is an aggravating circumstance if the victim was a specified person, eligible for relief under an existing temporary ex parte order or protective order, whom the defendant murdered.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/9
First Reading Judiciary
2/13
Hearing 3/7 at 1:00 p.m.
3/19
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.
DEATH PENALTY
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE -see also- CHILD ABUSE
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)
Amendments: None offered