HB2975: Relating to crimes constituting domestic violence; prescribing an effective date.

Legislative Summary

The Act says that a pleading, admission or finding that criminal conduct constitutes DV is not an element of the crime. The Act takes effect on the 91st day after sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.9). [Digest: The Act says that a finding that a crime constitutes DV is not an element of the crime. The Act takes effect on the 91st day after sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 84.1).] Provides that a pleading, an admission or a finding that criminal conduct constitutes a crime [constitutes] involving domestic violence is not an element of the crime for merger purposes. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.