Bill: HB 1620, 83(R) - 2013

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation Economic Freedom Property Rights Personal Responsibility Limited Government Individual Liberty
Yes Neutral Neutral Positive Neutral Neutral

Author(s)

Greg Bonnen

Bill Caption

Relating to the eligibility for judge-ordered community supervision or for release on parole of certain defendants convicted of burglary with the intent to commit a sex offense.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication is anticipated on the State or local government.

Bill Analysis

Summary: HB 1620 adds burglary with intent to commit a sexual offense to the list of offenses for which a judge cannot grant community supervision and to the list of offenses that makes an inmate ineligible for early parole.

Analysis: HB 1620 is not a case of overcriminalization because a prosecutor would have to prove the burglar intended to commit a sexual offense. Proving intent is a high barrier to wrongful conviction. This legislation would require a higher level of responsibility for an individual who burglarized a home with the intent of committing a sexual offense. We support this legislation.

 

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