MA S968

Bill

Concerning crimes relating to distribution of controlled substances causing death or great bodily harm

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to crimes relating to distribution of controlled substances causing death or great bodily harm. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 94C of the General Laws to create a new section, Section 32O, which establishes penalties for crimes related to the distribution of controlled substances that result in death or great bodily harm. Specifically, the bill states that any person who knowingly manufactures, distributes, or provides a controlled substance that results in death will be punished for second-degree murder. Additionally, any person who knowingly provides a controlled substance that causes unconsciousness, extreme pain, disfigurement, or impairment of bodily functions will be punished with a minimum of 10 years in state prison for causing great bodily harm. The bill also specifies that lack of knowledge of any previous health conditions is not a defense for violating these provisions.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Bruce Tarr (R),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2313 (on 03/01/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S968

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S968
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S968.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1076	Relative to the classification of certain controlled substances	Accompanied a study order, see H4528	Similar To
H1153	To ensure safe medication administration	Accompanied a study order, see H4625	Similar To
H1266	Relative to hidden compartments	Read second and ordered to a third reading	Similar To
H1838	Requiring driver’s license suspension for persons convicted of possessing a controlled substance in an automobile with a minor present	Accompanied a study order, see H4537	Similar To
H1839	Requiring driver’s license suspension for persons convicted of possessing a controlled substance in an automobile with a minor present	Accompanied a study order, see H4537	Similar To
H2453	Relative to electronic prescribing of opiates and other controlled substances	No further action taken	Similar To
H2791	Creating 'Jack's Law'	Accompanied a study order, see H4874	Similar To
H3116	Relative to enhancing public safety in the Commonwealth	Accompanied a new draft, see S2170	Similar To
S2313	Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on the Judiciary to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to issues before the joint committee on the Judiciary	Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules	Replaced by

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