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Chemical Castration provision added to House bill

May 6, 1997
By: Rod W. Petersen
State Capital Bureau

Chemical castration is now part of a bill that would increase the punishment for spreading the HIV virus.

Rod Petersen has more from the State Capitol.

Story: Rod W. Petersen
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The House overwhelming supported a provision that could allow a judge to order chemical castration; a drug which discourages sexual offenders from repeat offenses.

Bill sponsor Craig Hosmer supports chemical castration but questions whether it should be tacked onto his bill.

Actuality: Craig Hosmer
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OutCue: "....I support it."
Contents: I just think it is probably something that is questionable as it relates to this bill, but I think as far as the idea, the legislation I support it.

The bill now goes to the Senate with only eight days left for final passage.

Reporting from the State Capitol, I'm Rod Petersen.