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MO HB978
Bill
Status
2/17/2015
Primary Sponsor
Shamed Dogan
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AI Summary
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Offenders serving life without parole who have only been convicted of marijuana offenses become eligible for parole consideration under this amendment to Section 217.690, RSMo
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The Board of Probation and Parole must schedule and hold parole hearings for eligible offenders within 15 days of the act's effective date
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The board is required to review pertinent materials and, if appropriate, order the release and parole of qualifying offenders
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Includes an emergency clause declaring the act necessary for immediate preservation of public health, welfare, peace, and safety, making it effective upon passage and approval
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"Marijuana" is defined according to Section 195.010 of Missouri statutes for purposes of determining eligibility
Legislative Description
Requires the Board of Probation and Parole to authorize the release of any offender who is incarcerated on August 28, 2015 and who is serving a life sentence without parole for marijuana offenses
Last Action
Laid Over (H)
4/29/2015