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2021 SESSION
HB 1779 Death penalty; abolition of current penalty.
Introduced by: Lee J. Carter | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Abolition of the death penalty. Abolishes the death penalty, including for those persons currently under a death sentence. This bill was incorporated into HB 2263.
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HISTORY
- 12/29/20 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/21 21100705D
- 12/29/20 House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/28/21 House: Assigned Courts sub: Criminal
- 01/29/21 House: Subcommittee recommends incorporating (HB2263-Mullin) by voice vote
- 02/05/21 House: Left in Courts of Justice