HB 1459 (2021) -  Resentencing for Felony Offenses

General Bill by Joseph
Resentencing for Felony Offenses: Authorizes state attorney to petition sentencing court to resentence felony offender if original sentence no longer advances interests of justice; provides requirements if sentencing court grants petition; authorizes court to consider specified postconviction factors; requires that credit be given for time served; requires court to provide an opportunity for victims of offender's crimes to present statements.
Effective Date: July 1, 2021
Last Event: Died in Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee on Friday, April 30, 2021 2:40 PM

Referred Committees and Committee Actions

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Related Bills

Bill # Subject Relationship
Bill #: CS/SB 662 Subject: Resentencing Relationship: Similar

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Bill History

Event Time Member Committee Ver.
Event: H Died in Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee Time: 04/30/2021 - 2:40 PM Member: Committee: Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee Version: __
Event: H Now in Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee Time: 03/05/2021 - 12:12 PM Member: Committee: Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee Version: __
Event: H Referred to Judiciary Committee Time: 03/05/2021 - 12:12 PM Member: Committee: Judiciary Committee Version: __
Event: H Referred to Justice Appropriations Subcommittee Time: 03/05/2021 - 12:12 PM Member: Committee: Justice Appropriations Subcommittee Version: __
Event: H Referred to Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee Time: 03/05/2021 - 12:12 PM Member: Committee: Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee Version: __
Event: H 1st Reading Time: 03/02/2021 - 9:21 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: H Filed Time: 02/26/2021 - 5:22 PM Member: Joseph Committee: Version: __

Statutes Referenced by this Bill

Statute Other Bill Citations
921.26