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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 Last Action: 1/13/2020 House - Withdrawn prior to introduction -HJ 69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

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    1/13/2020 House • Withdrawn from Criminal Justice Subcommittee; Justice Appropriations Subcommittee; Judiciary Committee
    • Withdrawn prior to introduction -HJ 69

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  • HB 817, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 11/27/2019 at 8:00 AM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Citations - Statutes (1)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    925.13 Page 1 (pdf)

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