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MA H1400
Ensuring the enforcement of mandatory minimums for firearm related crimes
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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 enforcement of mandatory minimum sentences for firearm related crimes. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to ensure the enforcement of mandatory minimum sentences for firearm-related crimes. It proposes two key provisions: (1) a sentencing judge who fails to impose the required minimum sentence under this law would not be entitled to judicial immunity and could be held civilly liable for any crimes committed by the offender after their release, and (2) any judge, justice, or arbiter who releases a person accused of violating this law on bail would also not be entitled to judicial immunity and could be held civilly liable for any crimes committed by the person while out on bail.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1400 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1400.pdf |
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