2002 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 972

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure
Sponsored By:
Delegates Montague, Gladden, Phillips, Marriott, Dembrow, Menes, Grosfeld, and Vallario
Entitled:
Death Sentence - Aggravating and Mitigating Circumstances - Comparison

Synopsis:

Altering the standard used to compare aggravating and mitigating circumstances in the sentencing proceeding of a capital case to "beyond a reasonable doubt"; and providing for the application of the Act.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/8
First Reading Judiciary
2/12
Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.
3/18
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Kenneth C. Montague, Jr., District 43
Delegate Dana Lee Dembrow, District 20
Delegate Lisa A. Gladden, District 41
Delegate Sharon M. Grosfeld, District 18
Delegate Salima Siler Marriott, District 40
Delegate Pauline H. Menes, District 21
Delegate Wendell F. Phillips, District 41
Delegate Joseph F. Vallario, Jr., District 27A
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
DEATH PENALTY
SENTENCES -see also- DEATH PENALTY
Bill affects the following Statute:
Criminal Law (Proposed - Text available when HB 11 passed)
( 2-303 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered