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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
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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