HB 901: Sentencing of Capital Felons
GENERAL BILL by Roberts-Burke
Sentencing of Capital Felons; provides for separate proceeding to determine if defendant accused of or convicted of capital felony is mentally retarded; prescribes penalty to be imposed if defendant is determined to be mentally retarded; requires defendant to raise claim of mental retardation; provides circumstances under which such claim may be waived; defines mental retardation. Amends 921.141,.142.
Effective Date: 10/01/2000
Last Action: 5/5/2000 House - Died in Committee on Crime & Punishment (CRC)
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 5/5/2000 House - Died in Committee on Crime & Punishment (CRC)
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/27/2000 | House |
• Prefiled |
| 2/10/2000 | House |
• Referred to Crime & Punishment (CRC); Judiciary (CJC); Criminal Justice Appropriations (FRC) |
| 3/7/2000 | House |
• Introduced, referred to Crime & Punishment (CRC); Judiciary (CJC); Criminal Justice Appropriations (FRC) HJ 00061 |
| 5/5/2000 | House |
• Died in Committee on Crime & Punishment (CRC) |