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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
Relative to the indemnification of certain persons from civil proceedings for injuries or deaths of persons unlawfully entering their dwelling. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 8A of Chapter 278 of the General Laws to provide that if a person is found not guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction for using force to defend their dwelling against an unlawful intruder, that person shall not be liable in any civil proceedings for the injury or death of the unlawful intruder.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (9)
Jay Barrows (R),
Donnie Berthiaume (R),
Shawn Dooley (R),
Paul Frost (R),
Steven Howitt (R),
Kevin Kuros (R),
Joe McKenna (R),
Dave Muradian (R),
Shaunna O'Connell (R),
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/H909 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H909.pdf |
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