MA H3252

Bill

To assist the investigation of serious crimes

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 assist the investigation of serious crimes. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends the definition of "transmitted communication" in Section 99 of Chapter 272 of the Massachusetts General Laws. The revised definition expands the term to include any communication made through the use of various technological means, such as cellular phones, smartphones, and personal data assistants. Additionally, the bill broadens the definition of "designated offense" under the same section to include various serious crimes, such as homicide, crimes involving the use of force, controlled substance violations, firearm-related crimes, human trafficking, and related accessory, conspiracy, attempt, or solicitation offenses.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Tackey Chan (D),

Last Action

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

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3252

(5 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3252
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3252.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2478	Relative to establishing a special commission to study the efficacy of funding the construction of public safety buildings through the sales tax	Accompanied a study order, see H5128	Similar To
H474	Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to child suicide	Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
H5081	Study Order	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
S2388	Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to mattress recycling	Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules	Similar To
S495	Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to mattress recycling	Accompanied a new draft, see S2388	Similar To

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MA H3252

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