MA H1266

Bill

Relative to hidden compartments

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
06/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the penalties for the use or manufacture of hidden compartments for the purpose of transporting or distributing controlled substances. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 94C of the Massachusetts General Laws to add a new section that imposes penalties for the possession, use, or control of a conveyance (e.g., aircraft, vehicle, or vessel) containing a "hidden compartment" intended to secrete, store, or transport controlled substances, drug paraphernalia, proceeds from drug transactions, or firearms. The bill also imposes penalties on individuals who design, construct, or install such hidden compartments. Additionally, the bill allows for the seizure and forfeiture of any conveyance containing a hidden compartment, and states that the presence of a hidden compartment is prima facie evidence that the conveyance was used for unlawful drug-related activities.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (5)

Donnie Berthiaume (R), Michelle DuBois (D), Stephen Hay (D), Timothy Whelan (R), Jon Zlotnik (D),

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading (on 06/29/2017)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1266

(13 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1266
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1266.pdf

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