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Introduced
06/26/2023
06/26/2023
In Committee
06/26/2023
06/26/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to sentencing for felony murder. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend the existing law on felony murder in Massachusetts. The key provisions are: (1) It establishes a sentencing range of 15 years to life imprisonment for felony murder, unless there is evidence of premeditated malice or extreme cruelty, which would constitute first-degree murder. (2) It specifies that the new sentencing provisions apply retroactively to anyone charged or convicted of first-degree murder before, on, or after the effective date of the bill. The overall aim is to provide more equitable sentencing for felony murder cases.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
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/H3945 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3945.pdf |
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