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MA S1025
Relative to crimes relating to distribution of controlled substances causing death
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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
For legislation relative to crimes relating to distribution of controlled substances causing death. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 94C of the General Laws to insert a new section, Section 32O, which establishes that a person who, while trafficking or unlawfully distributing a controlled substance, knowingly or intentionally provides any amount of a controlled or counterfeit substance that results in death, shall be punished as murder in the second degree. Additionally, the bill specifies that lack of knowledge of a previous health condition shall not be a defense to a violation of this section.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Joseph Boncore (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Norm Orrall (R),
Mike Soter (R),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Walter Timilty (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2496 (on 02/03/2020)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1025 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1025.pdf |
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