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SB615 • 2025

Establishes a procedure for charging an aggravated version of certain assault and attempted murder offenses when the defendant causes permanent physical injury to the victim during the commission of the crime.

Establishes a procedure for charging an aggravated version of certain assault and attempted murder offenses when the defendant causes permanent physical injury to the victim during the commission of the crime.

Crime
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Senator Bonham
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In Senate Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-02-13 Senate

    Public Hearing Cancelled.

  3. 2025-01-17 Senate

    Referred to Judiciary.

  4. 2025-01-13 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act creates a way to charge and sentence a person who causes permanent injury to another. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.6).
Establishes a procedure for charging an aggravated version of certain assault and attempted murder offenses when the defendant causes permanent physical injury to the victim during the commission of the crime. Provides that if the defendant is convicted of the aggravated offense, the court shall sentence the defendant to 300 months' imprisonment. Authorizes the court to impose a lesser sentence in certain circumstances.
Relating to: Relating to permanent physical injury.
Current location: In Senate Committee