MA H1476

Bill

MA H1476

Relative to being an accessory after the fact

Introduced
01/20/2015

In Committee
01/20/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the penalty for being an accessory after the fact. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to change the penalty for being an accessory after the fact, which means helping someone who has committed a crime to avoid being caught or punished. Specifically, it amends Section 4 of Chapter 274 of the General Laws by reducing the maximum prison sentence from seven years to five years for this offense.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Brian Mannal (D)*, Timothy Madden (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4706 (on 10/24/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H1476

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H1476
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1476
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1476.pdf

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