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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 to exempt family members of murder victims from jury service. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to exempt family members of murder victims from jury service. It proposes to amend the existing law (Section 4 of Chapter 234A of the General Laws) to include a new provision, which states that a person who is a direct family member of a murder victim, such as a spouse, child, parent, sibling, or grandparent, shall be exempt from serving on a jury. The bill is intended to provide relief and consideration for those who have experienced the trauma of losing a loved one to murder.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H739 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H739.pdf |
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