Relating to class “A” felonies and life sentences

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedJanuary 13, 2020
2. ✓
   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 15, 2020
3. ✓
   Done: Senate committeeJanuary 28, 2020
4. –
   Skipped: Passes the SenateContinued as SF 2093
5. Next: House committee
6. Next: Passes the House
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Became SF 2093 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to SF 2093 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill defines a life sentence for purposes of a class “A” felony as the defendant’s natural life, regardless of any life-sustaining procedures that may be used on the defendant during the defendant’s sentence.

Full bill text¹

Senate subcommittee

Named January 15, 2020. On January 22, 2020 it recommended passage.

• Sen. Zach Whiting R
• Sen. Tony Bisignano DEmail
• Sen. Tom Shipley REmail

Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part

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