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Introduced
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
In Committee
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to accomplice and joint venture criminal liability
AI Summary
This bill modifies existing law regarding accomplice and joint venture criminal liability, specifically by amending Section 2 of Chapter 274 of the General Laws. The change allows for individuals punished as accomplices or joint venturers in a crime that is a violation of Section 1 of Chapter 265 (which typically deals with murder) to be sentenced either as the principal offender or for any term of years, offering more flexibility in sentencing for these specific offenses.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on the Judiciary (Joint)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 01/29/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4997 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4997.pdf |
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