Lethality assessment program; Department of Criminal Justice Services to establish. (HB703)
Introduced By
Del. Karrie Delaney (D-Centreville)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Establishment of a lethality assessment program. Requires the Department of Criminal Justice Services (Department) to establish a lethality assessment program to provide direction for first responders in assisting victims of domestic violence. The bill also requires the Department to establish training standards for law-enforcement officers on participation in the program. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/09/2018 | Committee |
| 01/09/2018 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18103359D |
| 01/09/2018 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 01/22/2018 | Assigned Courts sub: Subcommittee #1 |
| 01/22/2018 | Subcommittee recommends striking from docket (8-Y 0-N) |
| 02/15/2018 | Left in Courts of Justice |
Comments
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