MA H1398

Bill

MA H1398

Relative to speedy trials

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 speedy trials for certain elderly persons. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 59F of Chapter 231 of the General Laws in Massachusetts to change the age requirement for speedy trials from 65 years old to 75 years old. The purpose of this change is to provide faster trials for certain elderly persons.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Shawn Dooley (R), Mike Soter (R),

Last Action

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

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1398

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1398
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1398.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2902	Regarding regulation of directory assistance	Accompanied a study order, see H4405	Similar To
H3174	Exempting certain elderly persons from paying tolls	Accompanied a study order, see H4772	Similar To
H348	Resolve creating a special commission to protect residents from telephone and electronic fraud	Accompanied a study order, see H5043	Similar To
H5081	Study Order	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
S830	Addressing racial disparity in jury selection	Accompanied a study order, see S2496	Similar To
S885	Relative to the preservation of certain appellate rights	Accompanied a study order, see S2496	Similar To

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