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VT H0062
VT H0062An act relating to prohibiting a sentence of life without parole for a person who was under 18 years of age at the time of the commission of the offense
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Introduced
01/27/2015
01/27/2015
In Committee
04/29/2015
04/29/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/14/2015
05/14/2015
Introduced Session
2015-2016 Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to prohibiting a sentence of life without parole for a person who was under 18 years of age at the time of the commission of the offense
AI Summary
This bill, originating from the State of Vermont, proposes to amend existing law by prohibiting the imposition of a sentence of life imprisonment without the possibility of parole for any individual who was under the age of 18 at the time they committed the offense for which they are being sentenced. This means that if a person committed a crime before their 18th birthday, they can no longer be sentenced to spend the rest of their natural life in prison without any chance of release.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Signed by Governor on May 14, 2015 (on 05/14/2015)
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