HB 1179 (2012): imposing an extended term of imprisonment for assault against a health care worker.

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HB 1179 (2012)

imposing an extended term of imprisonment for assault against a health care worker.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 6, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 8–4 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 15, 2012 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 209–134.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2012, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 6, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • February 15, 2012, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 209, nays 134, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 24, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/24/2012 10:30 AM LOB 204
  • February 6, 2012: Executive Session: 2/6/2012 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 8, 2012: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 15 (Vote 8-4; RC)
  • February 15, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DIV 209-134

Laws It Would Change

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