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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 increasing the penalty for previously convicted felons subsequently convicted of the crime of rape of a child. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to increase the penalty for individuals who have been previously convicted of certain sex offenses and are subsequently convicted of the crime of rape of a child. Specifically, it would impose a sentence of life imprisonment, without the possibility of parole or any reduction in sentence, for individuals who have been previously convicted of crimes such as indecent assault and battery on a child, rape of a child, or similar offenses in other jurisdictions, and are then convicted of raping a child under the age of 14 by force. The bill also outlines provisions for the admissibility of evidence related to prior convictions in such prosecutions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
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/H991 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H991.pdf |
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