MA H3284

Bill

MA H3284

Relative to manslaughter by protest

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
01/22/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to manslaughter caused by reckless disregard of life while protesting or blocking highways or roadway access. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 265 of the Massachusetts General Laws to expand the definition of manslaughter to include instances where a person causes death through reckless disregard of life while protesting or blocking highways or roadway access. The new provision would allow for criminal charges in situations where a person's actions during a protest or highway blockade lead to someone's death, even if it was not their intent to cause harm.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Colleen Garry (D), Dave Robertson (D),

Last Action

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

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3284

(5 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3284
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3284.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1330	Relative to speed limitations near waste or recycling collection vehicles	Read second and ordered to a third reading	Similar To
H3056	Relative to spare tires	Accompanied a study order, see H5126	Similar To
H3085	Relative to roadside memorials	Accompanied a study order, see H4772	Similar To
H3127	Honoring Bob Cousy	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling	Similar To
H5081	Study Order	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by

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