House committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes. Amends new GS 15A-1340.16(e)(14a) by correcting the reference to the federal definition of combat zone. Makes additional clarifying and technical changes. Changes the effective date of the act to December 1, 2021 (was, October 1, 2021).
VET. POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS/MITIGATING FACTOR.
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AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT A COURT MAY CONSIDER POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER AS A MITIGATING FACTOR WHEN SENTENCING A PERSON WHO IS A VETERAN.Intro. by Hardister, Szoka, Martin.
Status: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate action) (May 12 2021)
Bill History:
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Thu, 15 Apr 2021 House: Filed
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Mon, 19 Apr 2021 House: Passed 1st Reading
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Tue, 4 May 2021 House: Reptd Fav Com Substitute
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Tue, 4 May 2021 House: Re-ref Com On Judiciary 2
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Tue, 11 May 2021 House: Reptd Fav
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Tue, 11 May 2021 House: Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
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Tue, 11 May 2021 House: Reptd Fav
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Tue, 11 May 2021 House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
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Tue, 11 May 2021 House: Added to Calendar
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Tue, 11 May 2021 House: Passed 2nd Reading
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Tue, 11 May 2021 House: Passed 3rd Reading
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Wed, 12 May 2021 House: Regular Message Sent To Senate
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Wed, 12 May 2021 Senate: Regular Message Received From House
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Wed, 12 May 2021 Senate: Passed 1st Reading
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Wed, 12 May 2021 Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
H 584
Bill Summaries:
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Bill H 584 (2021-2022)Summary date: May 4 2021 - View Summary
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Bill H 584 (2021-2022)Summary date: Apr 15 2021 - View Summary
Amends GS 15A-1340.16(e) concerning aggravated and mitigated sentences, enacting new subdivision (14a), which provides that it is a mitigating factor that the defendant has been diagnosed as suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a result of his or her military service in one or more combat zones and is undergoing treatment for that condition. Sets out and defines PTSD for use in this section. Requires documentary evidence to be submitted to the court to verify military service and PTSD diagnosis. Effective October 1, 2021.
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