SB17-094
Make Felony Murder A Class 2 Felony
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2017 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning removing felony murder from the provisions of murder in the first degree.
Bill Summary:
Under current law, felony murder, a death resulting during the commission of a specifically listed felony, is a class 1 felony. The bill makes felony murder a class 2 felony subject to crime of violence sentencing and modifies the affirmative defense.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Prime Sponsors
Senator
Daniel Kagan
Committees
Senate
Judiciary
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 01/18/2017 | Introduced |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Postpone Senate Bill 17-094 indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 4-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 03/08/2017 | Senate | Senate Committee on Judiciary Postpone Indefinitely |
| 01/18/2017 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary |