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MA H1658

MA H1658
Relative to solicitation of a juvenile under sixteen to commit murder


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to solicitation of juveniles under sixteen to commit murder. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend Chapter 274 of the General Laws by adding a new section that would impose severe penalties for soliciting, enticing, or providing a juvenile under the age of 16 with the intent to have them commit an armed assault or murder. Specifically, the bill would punish such actions with imprisonment in the state prison for life or for a term of not less than 20 years, with no possibility of parole, probation, or sentence reduction. The bill also includes a provision for penalties of at least 10 years imprisonment for providing a juvenile under 16 with a firearm or other dangerous weapon for the purpose of committing an armed assault or murder.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4517 (on 06/05/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1658
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1658.pdf
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