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MA H1604
MA H1604To enact “Stephen’s Law”, relative to the distribution of fentanyl that results in death
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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 the distribution of fentanyl that results in death. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill, titled "Stephen's Law", aims to enact a new section in Chapter 94C of the General Laws of Massachusetts. The key provision is that a person who unlawfully distributes or traffics in fentanyl, where a death results from the use of such fentanyl, shall be guilty of homicide by distribution of a controlled substance. The punishment for this offense is imprisonment in the state prison for not less than 10 years and not more than 20 years, and a fine of not more than $25,000. The bill also clarifies that a death is deemed to have resulted from the use of fentanyl when the death would not have occurred but for the injection, inhalation, or ingestion of the fentanyl.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1604 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1604.pdf |
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