HB 1459: Resentencing for Felony Offenses
GENERAL BILL by Joseph
Resentencing for Felony Offenses; Authorizes state attorney to petition sentencing court to resentence felony offender if original sentence no longer advances interests of justice; provides requirements if sentencing court grants petition; authorizes court to consider specified postconviction factors; requires that credit be given for time served; requires court to provide an opportunity for victims of offender's crimes to present statements.
Effective Date: 7/1/2021
Last Action: 4/30/2021 House - Died in Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 4/30/2021 House - Died in Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/26/2021 | House |
• Filed |
| 3/2/2021 | House |
• 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) |
| 3/5/2021 | House |
• Referred to Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee • Referred to Justice Appropriations Subcommittee • Referred to Judiciary Committee • Now in Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee |
| 4/30/2021 | House |
• Died in Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee |
