Criminal Justice Bill in Kentucky
Tennessee Judiciary Committee passes bill allowing death penalty for child rape cases. Kentucky's Democratic governor vetoed a GOP-backed criminal justice bill that would impose harsher sentences for a range of crimes, including criminalizing homelessness.
Key Points
- Creation of 'three-strikes' penalty for violent offenses
- Criminalization of homelessness with 'unlawful camping' offense
- Harsher penalties for fentanyl distribution resulting in fatal overdoses
Pros
- Enhancing penalties for crimes
- Creating new offenses to hold criminals accountable
- Combatting the prevalence of fentanyl with harsher penalties
Cons
- Higher incarceration costs without additional appropriations
- May not address root causes of crime
- Strain on overcrowded jails