H 1824
An Act relative to the definition of attempted murder
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Bill overview
This bill clarifies the definition of attempted murder in Massachusetts law by specifically including ‘stabbing’ as an act that can constitute the attempt to commit murder. Currently, the law may not explicitly cover stabbing as a form of attempted murder, and this legislation aims to address this gap in the legal definition. The bill seeks to ensure that individuals who attempt to murder someone through stabbing are appropriately prosecuted under existing murder laws.
Key provisions
- Includes ‘stabbing’ as a specific act that can constitute attempted murder.
- Updates the definition of attempted murder to encompass stabbing.
- Does not change the elements required to prove murder or attempted murder.
- Applies to all cases of attempted murder within the state of Massachusetts.
Who is affected
- Criminal defendants
- Prosecutors
- Victims of attempted murder
- Law enforcement
- The Judiciary
Notable changes
- Provides a more comprehensive definition of attempted murder.
- Addresses a potential ambiguity in the existing legal definition.
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Primary sponsor
Kathleen R. LaNatra
Cosponsors
Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida
John J. Marsi
Kathleen R. LaNatra
Michael O. Moore
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Bill H.1824 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the definition of attempted murder
By Representatives LaNatra of Kingston and Sullivan-Almeida of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1824) of Kathleen R. LaNatra, Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida and others relative to including "stabbing" in the definition of attempted murder. The Judiciary.
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Presenters: Kathleen R. LaNatra , Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.1824
| 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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