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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 testimony of certain parents or minor children. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends the General Laws of Massachusetts to establish a parent-child privilege in certain criminal, delinquency, and youthful offender proceedings. Specifically, it states that neither a parent nor their minor child can be compelled to testify against the other without the other's permission, unless the victim is a family member residing in the same household. In cases where the victim is a family member in the same household, the parent cannot be compelled to testify about any communication with the child that was for the purpose of seeking advice regarding the child's legal rights and decision-making.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (20)
Brian Ashe (D),
Ruth Balser (D),
Jennifer Benson (D),
Evandro Carvalho (D),
Gerry Cassidy (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Claire Cronin (D),
Daniel Cullinane (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Danielle Gregoire (D),
Paul Heroux (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Jeff Roy (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Tom Walsh (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see S2170 (on 10/02/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H754 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H754.pdf |
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