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MO HB799
Bill
Status
3/8/2011
Primary Sponsor
Michael Corcoran
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AI Summary
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Repeals all Missouri statutes authorizing and governing capital punishment, including execution methods, procedures, and appeals processes.
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Changes murder in the first degree punishment from "death or life imprisonment without parole" to "life imprisonment without eligibility for probation, parole, or release except by act of the governor."
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Applies the life imprisonment sentence to all persons convicted of murder in the first degree, including those sentenced to death prior to August 28, 2011.
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Closes the Public Defender Capitol Litigation Division on October 28, 2011, and divides remaining appropriated funds equally between the Missouri Public Defender general budget and a new Cold Case Investigation Revolving Fund.
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Establishes the Cold Case Investigation Revolving Fund under the Department of Public Safety to reimburse law enforcement agencies for investigating homicides, missing persons cases, sexual assaults, and child abductions.
Legislative Description
Repeals all provisions allowing for and related to the death penalty, dissolves the Capital Litigation Division, and creates the Cold Case Investigation Revolving Fund
Last Action
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
3/31/2011