First Degree Murder Bail & Jury Selection Statute
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2024 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning procedures in murder in the first degree cases, and, in connection therewith, an exception to the right to bail for cases of murder in the first degree when proof is evident or presumption is great.
Bill Summary:
Under current law, all persons have the right to bail pending disposition of charges, with certain exceptions, including an exception for persons charged with capital offenses. The act adds an exception for murder in the first degree when proof is evident or presumption is great.
Under current law, in capital cases, each side is entitled to 10 peremptory juror challenges, and if there is more than one defendant, each side is entitled to an additional 3 peremptory challenges for every defendant after the first. The act applies that existing law to cases in which a defendant is charged with murder in the first degree.
The act takes effect only if House Concurrent Resolution 24-1002 is approved by the people at the general election to be held November 2024.
APPROVED by Governor April 29, 2024
EFFECTIVE Date of the official declaration of the vote thereon by the governor.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 02/23/2024 | PA1 |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 24-1225 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. | The motion passed on a vote of 5-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment A) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 24-1225, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 8-2. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/28/2024 | Third Reading | BILL |
33
AYE
0
NO
2
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2024 | Third Reading | BILL |
59
AYE
5
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/21/2024 | L.001 | HOU Judiciary | Passed [*] |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 04/29/2024 | Governor | Governor Signed |
| 04/19/2024 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 04/19/2024 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 04/18/2024 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 03/28/2024 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/27/2024 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/25/2024 | Senate | Senate Committee on Judiciary Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 03/05/2024 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary |
| 03/04/2024 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/01/2024 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 02/26/2024 | House | House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 02/21/2024 | House | House Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 02/08/2024 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary |
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