H 1841
An Act relative to the intimidation of witnesses and interfering with justice
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Bill overview
This bill addresses the issue of intimidation and interference with justice within the criminal justice system in Massachusetts. It aims to strengthen protections for witnesses and ensure the integrity of legal proceedings. The bill seeks to clarify and potentially expand existing laws related to witness intimidation, promoting a more secure environment for those providing testimony.
Key provisions
- Addresses intimidation of witnesses in criminal justice.
- Seeks to enhance protections for witnesses.
- May clarify existing laws related to witness intimidation.
- Likely involves study order H5281 to examine the issue further.
Who is affected
- Witnesses in criminal cases
- Criminal justice system participants
- Victims of crime
- Law enforcement
- The public
Notable changes
- Likely involves a study order to examine the current legal framework.
- May update or clarify existing statutes related to witness intimidation.
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Primary sponsor
David Paul Linsky
Cosponsor
David Paul Linsky
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Bill H.1841 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the intimidation of witnesses and interfering with justice
By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1841) of David Paul Linsky relative to intimidation in the criminal justice system. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: David Paul Linsky
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.1841
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2025 from 1:00PM-5:00 PM in A-2 and virtual |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/26/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) |
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