H 1977
An Act relative to Proportionality in Joint Venture Sentencing
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Bill overview
This bill, H.1977, aimed to establish fairer sentencing guidelines for individuals involved in joint venture murders. It sought to ensure that the punishment for a person’s role in a murder aligned with their specific contribution to the crime, rather than solely based on the severity of the overall offense. The legislation proposed a more proportional approach to sentencing, considering the individual’s level of involvement. Ultimately, the bill failed to pass the legislature.
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Primary sponsor
Lindsay N. Sabadosa
Cosponsors
Lindsay N. Sabadosa
Mary S. Keefe
Russell E. Holmes
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