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VT H0410
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Martin LaLonde
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AI Summary
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Redefines "recidivism" as a person convicted of a criminal offense after a previous criminal conviction, replacing the prior definition tied to return to prison within three years for sentences over one year
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Establishes four recidivism classifications based on time elapsed from sentencing to new offense: Class 1 (less than 1 year), Class 2 (1-3 years), Class 3 (3-5 years), Class 4 (5-10+ years)
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Creates new "repeat violent offender" definition and tracking system for individuals who commit multiple violent crimes against others, using the same four-class time-based structure
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Specifies that incarcerated persons become eligible for recidivism calculation upon release, while those with noncarceral sentences become eligible on the case disposition date
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Takes effect July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
An act relating to the calculation of recidivism and other related criminology measures
Last Action
Rep. Emmons of Springfield moved that the Committee on Corrections and Institutions be relieved of the bill and that the same be committed to the Committee on Judiciary, which was agreed to
3/13/2025