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MA S1124
MA S1124Relative to crimes relating to distribution of controlled substances causing death
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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to crimes relating to distribution of controlled substances causing death. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 94C of the General Laws to create a new section, Section 32O, which establishes a crime for individuals who, while engaged in 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. Under this new law, such individuals can be punished for murder in the second degree, and lack of knowledge of the victim's previous health condition is not a valid defense.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2612 (on 02/08/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1124 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1124.pdf |
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