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H.R. 1949 (116th)

To authorize the court to depart from a statutory minimum in the case of a juvenile offender, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

28 March 2019

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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3 January 2025

Summary

This bill addresses the sentencing of juvenile offenders. Specifically, the bill requires courts to consider the diminished culpability of juveniles compared to that of adults when sentencing juvenile offenders. It allows courts to impose a sentence below the mandatory minimum by up to 35% to reflect the juvenile's age and prospect for rehabilitation.

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