Relating to class “A” felonies and life sentences

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedJanuary 13, 2020
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 15, 2020
3. ✓
   Done: Senate committeeJanuary 28, 2020
4. ✓
   Done: Passes the SenateFebruary 25, 202050–0
5. ✕
   Stopped: House committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
6. Next: Passes the House
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The 2020 session adjourned on June 14, 2020, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. 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

House subcommittee

Named February 26, 2020. On March 5, 2020 it recommended passage.

• Rep. Jarad Klein R
• Rep. Liz Bennett DEmail
• Rep. Bobby Kaufmann 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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