BILL · 2007–08 SESSION

HB 1691: Deferred prosecution

Concerning deferred prosecutions for persons with mental or developmental disabilities.

Summary

  • Finds that: (1) A significant number of individuals with mental or developmental disabilities who are in need of treatment or habilitative supports and services are inappropriately detained in correctional facilities; and (2) Deferred prosecution is an alternative to punishment through which individuals who will not unreasonably endanger the public, including but not limited to individuals with mental or…

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 25, 2007
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Al O'Brien (D-1)
Introduced
January 25, 2007 in the House
Last action
January 14, 2008

AN ACT Relating to deferred prosecutions for persons with mental or developmental disabilities;

Sponsors

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. First reading, referred to Judiciary.

HB 1691 in other sessions

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