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MA H3769

Instituting the death penalty for the murder of law enforcement officers


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Introduced
05/13/2019
In Committee
05/13/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to instituting the death penalty for the murder of law enforcement officers. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill institutes the death penalty for the murder of law enforcement officers. It establishes procedures for appointing and compensating qualified attorneys to represent indigent defendants in capital cases. The bill also sets forth the aggravating and mitigating circumstances that the jury must consider in determining whether to impose the death penalty, as well as provisions for judicial review of death sentences. Additionally, the bill requires an independent scientific review of the forensic evidence used in capital cases where the death penalty is imposed.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

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

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