Relates to convictions under the felony murder rule; repealer
Summary
Amends elements of the felony murder rule to require that defendant directly causes death or be an accomplice with the intent to cause death; permits vacating conviction or resentencing of defendants convicted of felony murder; amends maximum sentence; permits the defense of duress for victims of domestic violence; requires reporting of certain crime statistics and information.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 11, 2023
Last action Jan 3, 2024
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Actions timeline
Total actions
2
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Committee
2
Jan 3, 2024
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CODES
May 11, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CODES
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Julia Salazar
DDemocratic/Working Families
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