MA H1188

Bill

MA H1188

Relative to limiting recurring parole hearings for persons convicted of second degree murder

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 parole hearings for persons convicted of second degree murder. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill, known as "Leslie's Law," proposes to amend existing law regarding parole hearings for individuals convicted of murder in the second degree. Specifically, it inserts a provision into Section 133A of Chapter 127 of the General Laws, which deals with parole. The key change is that for anyone convicted of murder in the second degree, the period between their parole hearings will now be extended to 10 years, meaning they will have to wait a decade for their next opportunity to be considered for parole after a denial. This aims to limit the frequency of recurring parole hearings for this specific group of offenders.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Garrett Bradley (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4624 (on 09/22/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H1188

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H1188
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1188
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1188.pdf

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