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HB 817: Elimination of Potential Bias from Charging Decisions

GENERAL BILL by Joseph

Elimination of Potential Bias from Charging Decisions; Requires state attorney & statewide prosecutor to adopt two-tier system for charging criminal defendants that is designed to reduce potential for racial bias.

Effective Date: 7/1/2021
Last Action: 1/13/2020 House - Withdrawn prior to introduction -HJ 69
Bill Text: PDF



Bill History

Date Chamber Action
11/27/2019 House • Filed
12/16/2019 House • Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee; Justice Appropriations Subcommittee; Judiciary Committee
1/13/2020 House • Withdrawn from Criminal Justice Subcommittee; Justice Appropriations Subcommittee; Judiciary Committee
• Withdrawn prior to introduction -HJ 69