HB 153-FN (2017): requiring a manslaughter charge for heroin and fentanyl dealers when the user dies.

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HB 153-FN (2017)

requiring a manslaughter charge for heroin and fentanyl dealers when the user dies.

  • Status: Killed
  • 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 11, 2017. The committee met in executive session on January 17, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 26, 2017 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 11, 2017, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • January 17, 2017, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • January 26, 2017, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2017: Introduced 01/04/2017 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 11, 2017: Public Hearing: 01/11/2017 01:00 PM LOB 204
  • January 17, 2017: Executive Session: 01/17/2017 01:00 PM LOB 204
  • January 26, 2017: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 01/26/2017 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • January 26, 2017: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 01/26/2017

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court