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MA S1137

MA S1137
Relative to crimes relating to distribution of controlled substances causing death


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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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