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MA H3359
To enhance the availability of immunity to witnesses in the courts of the Commonwealth
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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 availability of immunity to witnesses in the courts of the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill enhances the availability of immunity to witnesses in the courts of the Commonwealth. Specifically, it amends the existing law to allow a witness who may be called to testify before a grand jury or in a criminal proceeding in the supreme judicial court, appeals court, superior court, district court, or in a proceeding in the juvenile court to be granted immunity in any proceeding or investigation involving a criminal offense. The bill also expands the courts where immunity can be granted to include the district court and juvenile court, in addition to the previously included supreme judicial court, appeals court, and superior court.
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 |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3359 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3359.pdf |
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