2001 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 674

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure
Sponsored By:
Senator Ferguson
Entitled:
Christopher's Law I - Child Sexual Offenders - Diminution Credits and Parole Eligibility

Synopsis:

Providing that a person committed to the custody of the Division of Correction is not entitled to diminution credits on the inmate's term of confinement if the inmate is committed as a result of a conviction for a violation of specified sexual offenses involving a child under the age of 16 years; providing that a person sentenced to a term of imprisonment may not be granted parole if the inmate is sentenced as a result of a conviction for a violation of specified sexual offenses involving a child under the age of 16 years; etc.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
2/2
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/7
Hearing 3/8 at 1:00 p.m.
3/19
Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
3/20
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
3/22
Third Reading Passed (36-9)
House Action
3/19
First Reading Judiciary
3/23
Hearing 4/4 at 1:00 p.m.
4/6
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CHILD ABUSE
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.
MINORS -see also- AGE OF MAJORITY; YOUTH
PAROLE AND PROBATION
PENALTIES
PRISONERS
SENTENCES -see also- DEATH PENALTY
SEXUAL OFFENSES
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Correctional Services
( 3-702 , 7-301 , 11-502 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading (PDF), Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered
Roll Call Vote (Legislative date is shown):
Senate
March 22, 2001: Third Reading Passed (36-9)