HOUSE BILL 864

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

House Action

2/10

First Reading Judiciary

Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m.

4/9

Unfavorable Report by Judiciary

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

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

Minors -see also- Age of Majority; Youth

Penalties and Sentences -see also- Death Penalty

Prisoners -see also- Ex-Offenders

Sexual Offenses

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Correctional Services

( 3-702 , 11-502 )

Documents

Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note: Available

Amendments: None offered

Committee Votes :

House

Judiciary