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MA H1624
Regarding district court jurisdiction of threats to use deadly weapons, explosives, chemical or biological agents, or other devices or substances capable of causing death, serious bodily injury or substantial property damage
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to district court jurisdiction of threats to use deadly weapons, explosives, chemical or biological agents, or other devices or substances capable of causing death, serious bodily injury or substantial property damage. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 26 of Chapter 218 of the General Laws to expand the jurisdiction of district courts to include threats to use deadly weapons, explosives, chemical or biological agents, or other devices or substances capable of causing death, serious bodily injury, or substantial property damage. Specifically, it adds subsections (b) and (c) of Section 14 of Chapter 269 to the list of offenses that can be heard in district courts, which previously only included offenses under Chapter 266. This change aims to give district courts the authority to handle a broader range of threats involving dangerous substances or devices.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1624 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1624.pdf |
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