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MA H1605
Relative to the penalties for accessory after the murder of a minor child
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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 penalties for persons acting as accessories after murders of minor children. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 274 of the General Laws by inserting a new Section 4A, which establishes penalties for individuals who act as accessories after the fact in the murder of a minor child. Specifically, the bill states that anyone who harbors, conceals, maintains, or assists the principal felon or accessory before the fact, or provides them with any other aid, knowing that they have committed a felony or been an accessory before the fact, with the intent of helping them avoid or escape detection, arrest, trial, or punishment, shall be considered an accessory after the fact. Such individuals shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for up to 20 years or by a fine of up to $10,000.
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 |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1605 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1605.pdf |
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