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MA S1137
MA S1137Relative to crimes relating to distribution of controlled substances causing 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
For legislation relative to crimes relating to distribution of controlled substances causing death. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to amend Chapter 94C of the General Laws by inserting a new Section 32O. The new section would impose penalties of second-degree murder for individuals who, while trafficking or unlawfully distributing a controlled substance, knowingly or intentionally manufacture, distribute, dispense, deliver, give away, barter, administer, or provide any amount of a controlled or counterfeit substance that results in the death of another person. The bill also specifies that lack of knowledge of a previous health condition shall not be a defense to a violation of this new section.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2665 (on 02/07/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1137 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1137.pdf |
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