2009 House Bill 4921

Close gap in repeal of drug “lifer law”

Introduced in the House

May 12, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Eileen Kowall (R-44)

To make certain prisoners eligible for probation who committed crimes before March 1, 2003 under the former “drug lifer law” mandatory sentencing provisions.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 13, 2009

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 19, 2009

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

To make certain prisoners eligible for probation who committed crimes before March 1, 2003 under the former “drug lifer law” mandatory sentencing provisions.

Received in the Senate

May 20, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary