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MA H850

Relative to certain habitual offenders


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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 certain habitual offenders. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend Section 25 of Chapter 279 of the General Laws to expand the definition of "habitual offenders" to include individuals who have been convicted at least two times previously of certain offenses, such as assault and battery, robbery, and sex crimes. The expanded definition would subject these repeat offenders to enhanced penalties and sentencing provisions.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

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

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