NJ A429 | 2016-2017 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Foward to future A1796
Note: Carry Foward to future S2609
Note: Carry Over of previous A4083
Note: Carry Foward to future S2609
Note: Carry Over of previous A4083
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 8-0)
Status: Introduced on January 27 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-01-27 - Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Pending: Assembly Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 27 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-01-27 - Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Pending: Assembly Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
Prohibits "gay panic" defense for murder; prevents reduction of murder charge to manslaughter committed in heat of passion under certain circumstances.
Title
Prohibits "gay panic" defense for murder; prevents reduction of murder charge to manslaughter committed in heat of passion under certain circumstances.
Sponsors
| Rep. Timothy Eustace [D] | Rep. Grace Spencer [D] | Rep. Reed Gusciora [D] | Sen. John McKeon [D] |
| Rep. Marlene Caride [D] | Rep. Valerie Huttle [D] | Rep. Pamela Lampitt [D] | Sen. John Burzichelli [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-27 | Assembly | Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee |
Same As/Similar To
A429 (Carry Over) 2016-01-27 - Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
A429 (Carry Over) 2016-01-27 - Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
A4083 (Carry Over) 2015-01-12 - Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
A429 (Carry Over) 2016-01-27 - Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
A4083 (Carry Over) 2015-01-12 - Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Subjects
New Jersey State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2016/A429 |
| Text | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2016/A0500/429_I1.HTM |
