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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 testimony in operating under the influence of alcohol cases. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing law to allow evidence of a defendant's refusal to consent to a blood alcohol test or analysis to be admissible in criminal proceedings where the defendant elects to testify, as well as in actions by the registrar under the relevant statute and in any proceedings provided for in a specific section of the law. This change aims to provide more information to the court and other authorities in operating under the influence (OUI) alcohol cases.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (10)
Timothy Whelan (R)*,
Brian Ashe (D),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Hannah Kane (R),
Matt Muratore (R),
Dave Robertson (D),
Alyson Sullivan (R),
Donald Wong (R),
Steve Xiarhos (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1921 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1921.pdf |
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