A Bill For An Act Relating To The Defenses Of Justification And Diminished Capacity For Certain Violent Crimes.(Formerly Hsb 6.)

AI Summary

This bill aims to address the defenses of justification and diminished capacity for specific violent crimes. It likely seeks to modify or clarify existing laws related to these defenses. The main provisions may include changes in how these defenses can be invoked or applied in criminal cases involving certain violent offenses. The bill could impact how defendants can argue their actions were justified or that their mental state was impaired at the time of the crime. Overall, the bill focuses on refining legal standards and procedures concerning these defenses in the context of violent crimes.

• 2023-01-30: Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 204.

• 2023-02-09: Passed House, yeas 94, nays 1. H.J. 284.

• 2023-02-09: Explanation of vote. H.J. 293.

• 2023-02-09: Immediate message. H.J. 293.

• 2023-02-13: Message from House. S.J. 310.

• 2023-02-13: Read first time, referred to Judiciary. S.J. 310.

• 2023-02-14: Subcommittee: Bousselot, Quirmbach, and Webster. S.J. 324.

• 2023-03-15: Subcommittee Meeting: 03/16/2023 9:30AM Room 217 Conference Room.

• 2023-03-16: Subcommittee recommends passage. [].