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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the penalty for failure to testify in gang-related cases. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend Chapter 233, section 5 of the General Laws to establish a new penalty for failing to testify in cases involving violent crimes that are a result of gang-related activity. Specifically, if a defendant is accused of a violent crime, as defined in section 121 of chapter 140, and that crime is linked to gang activity, then failing to attend and testify in such a case could result in a fine of up to $10,000, imprisonment for up to one year, or both. This change aims to ensure that testimony is provided in these specific types of criminal cases.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4706 (on 10/24/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1212 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1212.pdf |
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