An Act relative to violent crimes
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, titled ‘An Act relative to violent crimes,’ was introduced by Representative Tackey Chan and is currently under consideration by the Massachusetts legislature’s Judiciary Committee. The bill seeks to address certain violent crimes, though specific details of the proposed changes are not immediately apparent from the available information. It has been referred to the Judiciary Committee and subsequently reported to the Clerk’s Office for processing, accompanied by a study order.
Key provisions
- Referral to the Judiciary Committee for review.
- Accompanied by a study order (H5281).
- Scheduled hearing on September 23, 2025.
Who is affected
- The general public
- Individuals involved in violent crimes
- The Judiciary branch
Notable changes
- The bill is currently undergoing a study order process.
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Sponsors
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10 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
David Sullivan
Joseph Early Jr.
Kevin Hayden
Michael Morrissey
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