An Act relative to dangerousness hearings
This bill, introduced by Representative John C. Velis, addresses procedures for dangerousness hearings within the state's judicial system. The text indicates that the legislation involves updates to how these hearings are conducted, though the specific new rules or requirements are not detailed in the provided abstract. As a procedural measure, it aims to refine the legal framework governing these specific court proceedings. The bill has been reported by the Senate and concurred by the House, with a new draft version subsequently introduced.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Jul 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Aug 8, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
4
Committee
1
Jul 30, 2024
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
May 22, 2024
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Apr 16, 2024
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
John Velis
DDemocratic
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