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MA H2351
Imposing a life sentence as punishment for a second or subsequent conviction of the crime of rape
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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 imposition of life sentences for second or subsequent convictions of the crime of rape. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 22 of Chapter 265 of the General Laws to remove the option of a sentence of "any term of years" for a second or subsequent conviction of the crime of rape. Instead, the bill imposes a mandatory life sentence for such convictions, removing the previous possibility of a shorter sentence.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
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/H2351 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2351.pdf |
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