HB 1135 (2016): relative to physical force in defense of a person.
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HB 1135 (2016)
relative to physical force in defense of a person.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2015-2016
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 16, 2016. The committee met in executive session on March 1, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 9, 2016. On March 10, 2016 the House adopted “Special Order to calendar of 3/23/2016” on a division vote 275–25. On March 23, 2016 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 329–30.
Sponsors
Hearings and Sessions
- February 16, 2016, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- March 1, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
Votes
- March 10, 2016, House: Special Order to calendar of 3/23/2016 — yeas 275, nays 25, passed
- March 23, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 329, nays 30, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- February 16, 2016: Public Hearing: 02/16/2016 11:00 AM LOB 204
- March 1, 2016: Executive Session: 03/01/2016 10:00 AM LOB 204
- March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/09/2016 (Vote 17-0; CC)
- March 9, 2016: Removed from Consent (Rep. Abramson) 03/09/2016
- March 10, 2016: Special Order to calendar of 3/23/2016: MA DV 275-25 By Necessary Two-Thirds Vote 03/10/2016
- March 23, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 329-30 03/23/2016