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MA H1637

MA H1637
Bringing the crime of leaving the scene of personal injury causing death within the jurisdiction of the district court


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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

For legislation to bring the crime of leaving the scene of personal injury causing death within the jurisdiction of the district court. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to bring the crime of leaving the scene of personal injury causing death within the jurisdiction of the district court. Specifically, it would amend Section 26 of Chapter 218 of the General Laws to include a reference to subparagraph (2) of paragraph (a½) of subdivision (2) of Section 24, which covers the crime of leaving the scene of personal injury causing death. This change would allow the district court to have jurisdiction over this particular offense, which was previously handled exclusively by higher-level courts.

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/H1637
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1637.pdf
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