Bill > S922

This bill proposes to amend Chapter 265 of the General Laws by adding a new section, 15D, which defines and punishes the crime of murder solicitation. Specifically, it states that any individual who intends for another person to commit murder and then encourages, advises, or otherwise persuades them to do so will face a penalty of up to 20 years in state prison, or a shorter jail term of up to 2.5 years in a house of correction along with a fine of up to $1,000. This legislation aims to address situations where someone attempts to incite another to commit murder, even if the murder itself does not occur.