MA H1486

Bill

MA H1486

Relative to violent crimes

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to certain violent crimes. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends several sections of Chapter 119 and Chapter 279 of the Massachusetts General Laws related to certain violent crimes. Specifically, it allows for the prosecution of murder in the first degree committed by individuals under the age of 18 in either juvenile court or through indictment. Additionally, it establishes sentencing guidelines for individuals under 14 who are found guilty of first or second-degree murder, requiring a minimum sentence of 15 or 10 years, respectively, before being eligible for parole. The bill also modifies the sentencing guidelines for life sentences, setting a minimum term of 35 years for individuals convicted of first-degree murder who are eligible for parole.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Tackey Chan (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1486

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1486
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1486.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1731	Relative to sentencing guidelines	Accompanied a study order, see H4844	Similar To
H1786	Relative to dual detention status	Accompanied a study order, see H4844	Similar To
H4844	Study Order	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
S1009	Relative to juvenile violence	Accompanied a study order, see S2665	Similar To
S1022	To prevent the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences based on juvenile adjudications	Accompanied a new draft, see S2670	Similar To
S1034	Relative to guilty but with a mental illness	Accompanied a study order, see S2665	Similar To
S1093	Promoting safety for victims of violent crime and human trafficking	Accompanied a study order, see S2665	Similar To
S1115	Relative to juvenile offenders	Accompanied a study order, see S2665	Similar To
S963	To amend G.L. c. 221 § 27A: Obsolete or useless papers; disposition, destruction or storage	Accompanied a study order, see S2665	Similar To
S977	To eliminate mandatory minimum sentences related to drug offenses	Accompanied a study order, see S2665	Similar To

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