On February 1, 2022 the Aiding and Abetting Felony Murder Task Force submittted its report to the legislative body. The task force was unanimous in its decision to bring forth its recommendations. Those recommendations are as follows: (Taken Directly from the official Report)
Recommendations
Task Force members unanimously recommend:
- Revising relevant statutes to limit aiding and abetting felony murder liability
- Revising relevant statutes such that those previously convicted may petition for limited relief
- Implementing reforms beyond mere adoption of an affirmative defense
- Expanding the Task Force’s mandate and timeline to undertake similar work on felony murder and/or
aiding and abetting liability generall
To View the Task Force Report, the Executive Summary or watch the recording of the meetings follow link below