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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 petit treason. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill seeks to remove the language from Massachusetts state law that treats "petit treason" as a form of murder. Petit treason was a legal concept dating back to common law in England that referred to the killing of a superior, such as a master by a servant or a wife by her husband. The bill removes this outdated legal term and categorization, thereby aligning the law more with modern understandings of homicide.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Tommy Vitolo (D)*,
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Jessica Giannino (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Ted Philips (D),
Last Action
Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing (10:00 7/27/2021 Virtual Hearing) (on 07/27/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1916 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1916.pdf |
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