HB 106 (2017): relative to corroborating evidence in sexual assault prosecutions.

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HB 106 (2017)

relative to corroborating evidence in sexual assault prosecutions.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2017 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2017. The committee met in executive session on February 8, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2017 the House voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Welch.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 2017, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 8, 2017, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • March 9, 2017, House: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2017: Introduced 01/04/2017 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 17, 2017: Public Hearing: 01/17/2017 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 8, 2017: Executive Session: 02/08/2017 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • March 8, 2017: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/08/2017 (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • March 8, 2017: Removed from Consent (Rep. Cushing) 03/08/2017
  • March 9, 2017: Lay on Table (Rep. Welch): MA VV 03/09/2017
  • November 30, 2017: Died on Table

Laws It Would Change

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