House Bill 1949
116th Congress(2019-2020)
To authorize the court to depart from a statutory minimum in the case of a juvenile offender, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 28, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1949
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this 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.
March 28, 2019
05/03/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
03/28/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
03/28/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 6:47:28 PM