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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
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2496 (on 02/03/2020)

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