SENATE BILL 779

Sponsored By:

Senator Pugh (By Request)

Entitled:

Crimes - Victim and Witness Intimidation

Synopsis:

Expanding the categories of crimes for which a specified type of evidence is admissible at trial under specified circumstances; and expanding the list of crimes applicable to specified provisions that provide a greater penalty if committed against specified persons.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Senate Action

2/14

First Reading Senate Rules

2/21

Re-referred Judicial Proceedings

2/28

Hearing 3/20 at 1:00 p.m.

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Abduction

Assault

Child Abuse and Neglect

Crimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties; Sentences; etc.

Evidence

Harassment

Juries -see also- Grand Juries

Minors -see also- Age of Majority; Youth

Penalties

Trials

Victims -see also- Criminal Injuries Compensation

Witnesses

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Courts and Judicial Proceedings

( 10-901 )

Criminal Law

( 9-302 , 9-303 , 9-305 )

Documents:

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

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

Amendments: None offered