Bill > H3403

This bill amends the existing law on second-degree murder in Massachusetts. It outlines several key provisions, including: 1. Defining second-degree murder as causing the death of another person with intent, except in cases where the defendant acted under extreme emotional disturbance or aided in a suicide. 2. Defining second-degree murder as recklessly engaging in conduct that creates a grave risk of death, thereby causing the death of another person. 3. Defining second-degree murder as causing the death of a person during the commission or attempted commission of certain felonies, such as robbery or rape, with some affirmative defenses available. 4. Defining second-degree murder as recklessly engaging in conduct that creates a grave risk of serious physical injury or death to a child under 11 years old, thereby causing the death of that child. 5. Defining second-degree murder as intentionally causing the death of a person under 14 years old during the commission of certain sexual offenses.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3403