HOUSE BILL 695

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure Prior Year Introduction As: HB 619/08 - JUD

Sponsored By:

Delegate McDonough

Entitled:

Jessica's Law Part II - Truth in Sentencing

Synopsis:

Prohibiting the earning of diminution credits to reduce the term of confinement of an inmate who is serving a sentence in a State or local correctional facility for committing first degree rape, second degree rape, first degree sexual offense, or second degree sexual offense against a child under the age of 13 years.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.

House Action

2/9

First Reading Judiciary

2/10

Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.

3/16

Unfavorable Report by Judiciary

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Minors -see also- Age of Majority; Youth

Parole and Probation

Prisoners -see also- Ex-Offenders

Sentences -see also- Death Penalty

Sexual Offenses

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Correctional Services

( 3-702 , 11-502 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available

Amendments: None offered