MA H2089

Bill

To clarify the definition of a "violent crime" in Chapter 140

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
01/22/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to clarify the definition of violent crimes in the law relative to firearm sales. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 140, Section 121 of the law to clarify the definition of "violent crime" by replacing the term "deadly weapon" with "dangerous or deadly weapon" when it appears in the definition. This change is intended to provide a more precise legal term for the types of weapons involved in violent crimes.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

David Linsky (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5117 (on 11/10/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2089

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2089
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2089.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1448	Relative to the protection of the families of violent crime from intimidation	Accompanied a study order, see H5081	Similar To
H3254	Relative to violent crimes	Accompanied a study order, see H5081	Similar To
H3450	Relative to crime victim funeral and burial assistance	Accompanied a study order, see H5081	Similar To
H5117	Study Order - Public Safety Matters	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
S1531	Relative to disability pensions for violent crimes	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S876	To amend G.L. c. 221 § 27A: Obsolete or useless papers; disposition, destruction or storage	Accompanied a study order, see S2496	Similar To

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