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MA H1431

Relative to certain habitual offenders


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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 certain habitual offenders. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 25 of Chapter 279 of the General Laws to modify the provisions regarding certain habitual offenders. Specifically, it revises the list of offenses that can be counted towards an individual being considered a habitual offender, which can result in enhanced penalties for subsequent convictions. The bill strikes the existing subsection (b) and inserts a new subsection that expands the list of qualifying offenses, including various violent and property crimes, as well as some sex offenses.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)

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