Bill > HB140

This bill eliminates certain mandatory minimum sentences. Specifically, it: - Removes the mandatory minimum sentences for repeat violations of criminal sexual penetration and criminal sexual contact of a minor. - Removes the mandatory minimum sentence for habitual offenders with multiple prior felony convictions. - Changes the mandatory life sentence for a third violent felony conviction to a discretionary life sentence. - Changes the mandatory life sentence for a second violent sexual offense conviction to a discretionary life sentence, except for cases involving victims under 13 years old. - Removes the mandatory minimum sentence for repeat violations of a domestic violence protective order. The bill aims to provide more judicial discretion in sentencing for certain repeat offenders, while maintaining enhanced penalties in some cases involving minors or violent crimes.

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