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Subcommittee adopts amendment and advances aggravated domestic‑assault bill
Summary
The committee adopted an amendment to HB 21-53 creating a class B felony offense of aggravated domestic assault, with sentencing enhancements; the bill, as amended, moved to full judiciary with unanimous support.
The subcommittee adopted amendment code 13865 to House Bill 21‑53 and voted to send the measure to full judiciary. The sponsor described the bill as creating a class B felony of aggravated domestic assault and directing that a person convicted be punished at a range‑2 sentencing level, with authorization for range‑3 sentencing when appropriate.
The sponsor said research suggests tougher sentencing for domestic violence offenses can reduce repeat offending. Representative Powell offered brief remarks recognizing the survivor who prompted the legislation. The clerk recorded the committee vote as 8 ayes and 0 nos and the bill, amended, advanced to full judiciary.
No technical budget or implementation details were discussed during the subcommittee floor time; the sponsor stood ready to answer any questions at the next stage.
