RI H7050 | 2024 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 8-2)
Status: Introduced on January 5 2024 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2024-04-30 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- SEXUAL ASSAULT -- SHERRY'S LAW - Increases minimum sentence for first degree sexual assault and provides first 10 years of a sentence for first degree sexual assault not be subject to a suspension or deferment of sentence.

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Title

Increases minimum sentence for first degree sexual assault and provides first 10 years of a sentence for first degree sexual assault not be subject to a suspension or deferment of sentence.

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History

DateChamberAction
2024-04-30HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2024-04-26HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2024)
2024-01-05HouseIntroduced, referred to House Judiciary

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