HB 1511-FN (2018): relative to the death of a fetus for the purpose of certain homicide charges.
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HB 1511-FN (2018)
relative to the death of a fetus for the purpose of certain homicide charges.
- 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 3, 2018 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 2018. The committee met in executive session on January 16, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0096h). The majority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends by a vote of 13–7, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 15, 2018 the House adopted “Lay HB 1511 on Table” on a roll call 204–121, on a motion by Rep. Eaton.
Sponsors
- Rep. Kurt Wuelper (R - Straf 3) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Linda Gould (R - Hills 7)
- Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 5)
- Rep. Kathleen Souza (R - Hills 43)
- Rep. Jeanine Notter (R - Hills 21)
- Rep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 10)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 10, 2018, 1:40 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- January 16, 2018: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
Votes
- February 15, 2018, House: Lay on Table — yeas 204, nays 121, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- January 10, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/10/2018 01:40 PM LOB 204
- January 16, 2018: Executive Session: 01/16/2018 LOB 204
- January 31, 2018: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0096h (NT)
- February 7, 2018: Majority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 02/07/2018 (Vote 13-7; RC)
- February 9, 2018: Special Order to 2/15/2018 Without Objection
- February 15, 2018: Lay HB 1511 on Table (Rep. Eaton): MA RC 204-121 02/15/2018