HB 609-FN (2019): relative to penalties for possession or distribution of child erotica.

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HB 609-FN (2019)

relative to penalties for possession or distribution of child erotica.

  • 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 3, 2019 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 2019. The committee met in executive session on February 7, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 17–3 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 28, 2019 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 23, 2019, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 7, 2019, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • February 28, 2019, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2019: Introduced 01/03/2019 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 23, 2019: Public Hearing: 01/23/2019 01:30 pm LOB 204
  • January 30, 2019: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 01/30/2019 10:00 am LOB 204
  • February 7, 2019: Executive Session: 02/07/2019 10:00 am LOB 204
  • February 27, 2019: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/27/2019 (Vote 17-3; RC)
  • February 28, 2019: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/28/2019

Laws It Would Change

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