HB 1292-FN (2014): creating an affirmative defense for a person who causes or aids another in committing suicide.

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HB 1292-FN (2014)

creating an affirmative defense for a person who causes or aids another in committing suicide.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2014. The committee met in executive session on February 11, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 12–4. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 5, 2014 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 232–59.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 2014, 3:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 11, 2014, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • March 5, 2014, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 232, nays 59, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 28, 2014: Public Hearing: 1/28/2014 3:00 PM LOB 204
  • February 11, 2014: Executive Session: 2/11/2014 1:00 PM LOB 204
  • February 21, 2014: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 12-4; RC)
  • February 21, 2014: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 5, 2014: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA Div 232-59

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