H 2044
An Act relative to petit treason
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Bill overview
This bill, An Act relative to petit treason, seeks to clarify and potentially update the legal definition and procedures surrounding petit treason in Massachusetts. Petit treason is a serious offense involving the willful deprivation of a person’s liberty, often through kidnapping or unlawful restraint. The bill aims to ensure that the legal framework accurately reflects current understandings and practices related to this specific crime.
Key provisions
- Clarifies the definition of petit treason.
- Addresses procedures related to the prosecution of petit treason cases.
- Potentially updates legal standards concerning the deprivation of liberty.
- May include provisions related to penalties associated with petit treason.
Who is affected
- Individuals who may be victims of petit treason.
- Law enforcement agencies involved in investigating and prosecuting petit treason.
- Prosecutors and attorneys involved in petit treason cases.
- The judicial system in Massachusetts.
Notable changes
- The bill seeks to modernize the legal definition of petit treason.
- It may address procedural aspects of handling petit treason cases.
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Bill H.2044 194th (Current)
An Act relative to petit treason
By Representative Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2044) of Tommy Vitolo relative to petit treason. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Tommy Vitolo
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.2044
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 4/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 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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