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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
Relative to consanguinity as a defense to the crime of accessory after the fact. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 4 of Chapter 274 of the General Laws in Massachusetts, which relates to the crime of being an accessory after the fact. The key provisions are: (1) establishing that being the spouse of the offender is a defense to a prosecution for being an accessory after the fact, and (2) specifying that if the defendant testifies only about the existence of such a relationship, they cannot be cross-examined on any other subject matter, nor can their criminal record (except for perjury or subornation of perjury) be used to impeach their credibility.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4517 (on 06/05/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1472 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1472.pdf |
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