H 1759
An Act regarding joint venture
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Bill overview
This bill, sponsored by Representative Holmes, seeks to establish more equitable sentencing guidelines for cases involving joint venture murder. Currently, the legal system may not adequately address the roles and responsibilities of individuals involved in a crime, particularly those who are not the primary perpetrators. The bill aims to provide a framework for judges to consider the contributions of each participant when determining appropriate penalties.
Key provisions
- Addresses sentencing disparities in cases involving joint venture murder.
- Aims to provide a more nuanced approach to sentencing.
- May require judicial consideration of individual roles within a joint venture.
- Related to the Judiciary committee's ongoing work.
Who is affected
- Defendants in felony and joint venture murder cases
- Judges and prosecutors
- The criminal justice system in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Potentially alters sentencing practices for joint venture murder.
- May introduce a new consideration of individual culpability within a criminal enterprise.
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Primary sponsor
Russell E. Holmes
Cosponsor
Russell E. Holmes
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Bill H.1759 194th (Current)
An Act regarding joint venture
By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1759) of Russell E. Holmes for legislation to provide equitable sentencing for felony and joint venture murder. The Judiciary.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Russell E. Holmes
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.1759
| 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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