HB 208 (2019): relative to the justified use of deadly force upon another person.

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HB 208 (2019)

relative to the justified use of deadly force upon another person.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2019 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 2019. The committee met in executive session on January 17, 2019 and March 13, 2019. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 12–8, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 19, 2019 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 200–150.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 2019, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • January 17, 2019, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • March 13, 2019, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • March 19, 2019, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 200, nays 150, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2019: Introduced 01/02/2019 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 16, 2019: Public Hearing: 01/16/2019 01:30 pm LOB 204
  • January 17, 2019: Executive Session: 01/17/2019 11:00 am LOB 204
  • March 13, 2019: Executive Session: 03/13/2019 10:00 am LOB 204
  • March 13, 2019: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 19, 2019: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/19/2019 (Vote 12-8; RC)
  • March 19, 2019: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 200-150 03/19/2019

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 81 (2021): relative to the justified use of deadly force upon another person.

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