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TX HB4518
TX HB4518Relating to the authority of a court to grant a commutation of punishment to certain individuals serving a term of imprisonment and to victims' rights regarding a motion to grant a commutation.
summary
Introduced
03/09/2023
03/09/2023
In Committee
05/15/2023
05/15/2023
Crossed Over
05/12/2023
05/12/2023
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the authority of a court to grant a commutation of punishment to certain individuals serving a term of imprisonment and to victims' rights regarding a motion to grant a commutation.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure to allow a court to grant a commutation of punishment (a reduction in sentence) for certain inmates serving a term of imprisonment, upon the motion of the state's attorney. The court may consider factors such as the inmate's disciplinary record, age, time served, and changes in circumstances. The court can reduce a sentence below the statutory minimum, including to time served and immediate release, but cannot increase a sentence. The bill also grants victims the right to be informed of any motion to grant a commutation and to have their objections considered by the court.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to State Affairs (on 05/15/2023)
Taxonomy
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
- ‐ Prisons and Correctional Institutions
- ‐ Victim Compensation
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB4518 | 03/09/2023 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB04518E.htm | 05/12/2023 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB04518H.htm | 05/03/2023 |
| Analysis (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/analysis/html/HB04518H.htm | 05/03/2023 |
| Fiscal Note (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/fiscalnotes/html/HB04518H.htm | 05/03/2023 |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/fiscalnotes/html/HB04518I.htm | 04/10/2023 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB04518I.htm | 03/09/2023 |
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