An Act relative to capital punishment for the murder of law enforcement officers
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
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.
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Sponsors
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7 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association James B. Kenneally
Mass Coalition of Police John E. Nelson
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