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- H.R.1949
H.R.1949: To authorize the court to depart from a statutory minimum in the case of a juvenile offender, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- Introduced March 28, 2019
- Latest Major Action May 3, 2019
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Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 28, 2019
Bill Summary
This bill addresses the sentencing of juvenile offenders. Specifically, the bill requires courts to consider the diminished culpability of juveniles compared to that of adults when sentencing juvenile offenders. It allows courts to impose a sentence below the mandatory minimum by up to 35% to reflect the juvenile's age and prospect for rehabilitation.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| May 3, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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| March 28, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| March 28, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) |