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1998 SESSION
HB 251 Capital murder; spouse or former spouse.
Introduced by: Frank M. Ruff | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY:
Capital murder of a spouse or former spouse. Adds to the list of capital crimes the willful, deliberate, and premeditated killing by a husband or wife of his or her spouse or former spouse, if an outstanding spousal protective order was in effect at the time of the murder.
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HISTORY
- 01/15/98 House: Presented & ordered printed 982830442
- 01/15/98 House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/26/98 House: Assigned to C. J. sub-committee: 1
- 02/16/98 House: Continued to 1999 in Courts of Justice (24-Y 0-N)