H 1666
An Act relative to capital punishment for the murder of law enforcement officers
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to establish capital punishment as a potential penalty for individuals convicted of murdering law enforcement officers. It seeks to address concerns regarding the safety and protection of law enforcement personnel by considering the death penalty as a severe consequence for such crimes. The bill’s current status is that it was referred to the Judiciary committee and subsequently reported by the committee to the Clerk’s Office for processing, accompanied by a study order.
Key provisions
- Considers capital punishment as a potential penalty for murder of law enforcement officers.
- Addresses concerns about the safety of law enforcement.
- Requires a study order related to the bill (H.5281).
- Was previously considered in similar legislation (H.3773, H.1537, H.1464).
- Currently under review by the Judiciary committee.
Who is affected
- Law enforcement officers
- Potential defendants convicted of murder of law enforcement officers
- Families of law enforcement officers
- The Judiciary branch
- The public
Notable changes
- Introduces the possibility of capital punishment for a specific crime.
- Builds upon previous legislative efforts addressing similar concerns.
- Currently undergoing a study order to examine the potential implications.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
David F. DeCoste
Cosponsors
Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida
Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association James B. Kenneally
David F. DeCoste
Mass Coalition of Police John E. Nelson
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Bill H.1666 194th (Current)
An Act relative to capital punishment for the murder of law enforcement officers
By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1666) of David F. DeCoste and others relative to capital punishment for the murder of law enforcement officers. The Judiciary.
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Bill Information
Presenter: David F. DeCoste
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.1666
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/23/2025 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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