2007 House Bill 4272

Expand "boot camp" prison alternative

Introduced in the House

Feb. 14, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Paul Condino (D-35)

To eliminate a prohibition on allowing someone convicted of a crime for a second time to be placed in a special alternative incarceration program ("boot camp" type program). The program is sometimes required as a condition of probation, where the alternative is commitment to a real prison.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 21, 2007

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 22, 2007

Passed in the House 104 to 5 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 27, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary