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MA H1564
Imposing a life sentence as punishment for a second or subsequent conviction of the crime of rape
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the imposition of life sentences for second or subsequent convictions of the crime of rape. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill seeks to amend the existing law in Massachusetts to impose a life sentence as punishment for a second or subsequent conviction of the crime of rape. Specifically, the bill proposes to remove the language allowing for a term of years as punishment, instead mandating a life sentence for repeat rape offenders.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1564 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1564.pdf |
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