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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to corporate criminal conduct. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to hold corporations, foreign corporations, and other business entities criminally liable for wanton or reckless conduct that creates a substantial risk of serious bodily injury or death. The bill defines key terms like "agent," "corporation," "foreign corporation," and "other entity," and specifies the penalties for such conduct, including fines ranging from $1 million to $50 million and imprisonment of up to 25 years if serious bodily injury or death results. Additionally, the bill states that any entity convicted under this law shall be debarred from doing business in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see S2170 (on 10/02/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S909 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S909.pdf |
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