HOUSE BILL 429

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure Prior Year Introduction As: HB 560/01 - JUD

Sponsored By:

Delegates Marriott, Benson, Carter, Gutierrez, Kirk, and Nathan-Pulliam

Entitled:

Division of Correction - Inmates - Suspended Life Sentences

Synopsis:

Requiring the Division of Correction to treat each inmate whose life sentence has been partly suspended as an inmate sentenced to a term of years in all respects, including eligibility for parole, leave, and participation in treatment, special, and meritorious programs.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/5

First Reading Judiciary

Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.

2/18

Hearing cancelled

Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.

3/22

Withdrawn

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Salima Siler Marriott, District 40

Delegate Joanne C. Benson, District 24

Delegate Jill P. Carter, District 41

Delegate Ana Sol Gutierrez, District 18

Delegate Ruth M. Kirk, District 44

Delegate Shirley Nathan-Pulliam, District 10

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CORRECTION, DIVISION OF

PAROLE AND PROBATION

PRISONERS -see also- EX-OFFENDERS

SENTENCES -see also- DEATH PENALTY

Bill affects the following Statute:

Correctional Services

( 9-103.1 )

Documents:

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

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered