HB 1149-FN (2020): relative to child obscenity.

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HB 1149-FN (2020)

relative to child obscenity.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2020. The committee met in executive session on January 28, 2020 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 19, 2020 the House voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Ley. On March 11, 2020 the House failed “Remove from Table” on a division vote 96–240, on a motion by Rep. Panasiti.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2020, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • January 28, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • February 19, 2020, House: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
  • March 11, 2020, House: Remove from Table — yeas 96, nays 240, failed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 21, 2020: Public Hearing: 01/21/2020 01:00 pm LOB 204
  • January 28, 2020: Executive Session: 01/28/2020 10:00 am LOB 204
  • February 19, 2020: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/19/2020 (Vote 17-3; RC)
  • February 19, 2020: Lay on Table (Rep. Ley): MA VV 02/19/2020
  • March 11, 2020: Remove from Table (Rep. Panasiti): MF DV 96-240 03/11/2020
  • September 23, 2020: Died on Table

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court