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MA H868

Relative to judicial discretion regarding immigration status


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to judicial discretion regarding immigration status. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 3(d) of Chapter 211E of the General Laws to allow a judge to consider an offender's immigration status as a factor in their decision. The existing law is being modified to include this new criterion, which was not previously part of the considerations a judge could take into account when making a decision.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)

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