Senate passes bill adding factors for commitment hearings after acquittal by reason of insanity
The Senate substituted and passed House File 2571, a criminal‑procedure bill that adds factors judges must consider at commitment hearings following an acquittal by reason of insanity. The bill passed on a roll call with a constitutional majority.
The full story
The Senate adopted House File 2571 — substituted for Senate File 2055 — and passed it after floor debate. Senator Webster, speaking in support, described the measure as aimed at "adding several factors to take into consideration" when judges hold commitment hearings following an acquittal based on insanity. The amendment that changed a rule reference was adopted without changing substance.
Sign up to keep reading.
Your free newsletter brings you what your city council, county, and school board discussed and decided.
Keep reading for free
Create a free account to finish this story and see the video, transcript and key details.
Continue with GoogleContinue with emailAlready have an account? Log in