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MA H1604
MA H1604Regarding district court jurisdiction of threats to use deadly weapons, explosives, chemical or biological agents, or other devices or substances capable of causing death, serious bodily injury or substantial property damage
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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to district court jurisdiction of certain offenses. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 26 of Chapter 218 of the Massachusetts General Laws by expanding the district court's jurisdiction to include two specific subsections (b and c) of Section 14 in Chapter 269. While the bill's title references threats involving deadly weapons, explosives, or other dangerous substances, the actual text is a technical legal modification that appears to extend district court authority to handle certain types of offenses related to these threats. The amendment is brief and seems to be adding specific legal references to the existing law, potentially allowing district courts to hear and adjudicate cases involving certain types of threats that may have previously been outside their standard jurisdiction. The bill appears to be a narrow, procedural change to how certain criminal cases might be processed within the Massachusetts court system.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order (on 11/04/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1604 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1604.pdf |
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