People convicted of certain types of rape offenses—specifically those involving force or lack of consent—are no longer eligible to receive a suspended imposition of sentence, which is a sentencing option that allows first-time felony offenders to avoid a judgment of guilt if they successfully complete probation. This change makes rape convictions an exception to the existing law that generally allows judges to suspend sentences for first-time felons.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 552
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 528
Signed by the President S.J. 503
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 488
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0. S.J. 452
Judiciary Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
Senate Referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 268
First Reading Senate S.J. 255
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 68, NAYS 0. H.J. 255
Judiciary Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Judiciary Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0.
Judiciary Motion to amend Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 3.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 119
Prime sponsor · Rep
R
Dist. SD-016
Prime sponsor · Rep
R
Dist. HD-031
Do Pass Amended
Judiciary — Do Pass
Do Pass Amended
Do Pass Amended
Judiciary — Motion to amend
Judiciary — Do Pass Amended