DC B23-0593 | 2019-2020 | 23rd Council
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on December 20 2019 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2020-01-10 - Notice of Intent to Act on B23-0593 Published in the DC Register
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on December 20 2019 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2020-01-10 - Notice of Intent to Act on B23-0593 Published in the DC Register
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
As introduced Bill 23-593 creates a felony offense of the strangulation of another person and adds strangulation to the definition of a crime of violence. It also establishes a sentencing enhancement of up to 1.5 times the maximum term of imprisonment and fine upon conviction if there are certain aggravating circumstances.
Title
Strangulation Prohibition Amendment Act of 2019
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-10 | Council | Notice of Intent to Act on B23-0593 Published in the DC Register |
| 2020-01-07 | Council | Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety |
| 2019-12-20 | Council | Introduced in Office of the Secretary |
Washington D.C. State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B23-0593 |
| Text | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/downloads/LIMS/43922/Introduction/B23-0593-Introduction.pdf |
