Geriatric, terminally ill, etc., prisoners; conditional release. (HB782)
Introduced By
Del. Mike Mullin (D-Newport News)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Conditional release of geriatric, terminally ill, or permanently physically disabled prisoners. Provides that any person serving a sentence imposed upon a conviction for a felony offense, other than a Class 1 felony, who is terminally ill or permanently physically disabled is eligible for consideration by the Parole Board for conditional release. The bill also provides that any person serving such sentence (i) who is 65 years or age or older and has served at least five years of the sentence imposed or (ii) who is 60 years of age or older and has served at least 10 years of the sentenced imposed is eligible for consideration by the Parole Board for conditional release without the need to petition the Parole Board. Read the Bill »
Outcome
History
Date | Action |
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01/07/2020 | Committee |
01/07/2020 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20102901D |
01/07/2020 | Referred to Committee on Public Safety |
01/15/2020 | Assigned PS sub: Public Safety |
01/22/2020 | Impact statement from DPB (HB782) |
01/30/2020 | Subcommittee recommends striking from docket (8-Y 0-N) |
02/11/2020 | Left in Public Safety |