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Last Action: 1/13/2020 House - Withdrawn prior to introduction -HJ 69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
Last Action: 1/13/2020 House - Withdrawn prior to introduction -HJ 69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• Withdrawn from Criminal Justice Subcommittee; Justice Appropriations Subcommittee; Judiciary Committee • Withdrawn prior to introduction -HJ 69 |