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BILL · 2015–16 SESSION

HB 2473: Culpability definitions

Concerning the definitions of culpability in the criminal code.

Summary

  • Modifies the definition of "intent" in the Criminal Code to mean that a person acts with intent or intentionally when he or she acts with the objective to accomplish a result that is "an element of" a crime.

From the House Bill Analysis 2016 (HB 2473), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 2016
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Roger Goodman (D-45)
Introduced
January 13, 2016 in the House
Last action
March 10, 2016
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to the definitions of culpability in the criminal code;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Roger Goodman (D-45)

2 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Jeff Holy R-6Brad Klippert R-8

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 Public Safety (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 2473 in other sessions

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