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

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HB 81 (2021)

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

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 11–10. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 25, 2021 the House voted to lay it on the table on a roll call 331–17, on a motion by Rep. Burt. The bill died on the table when the session ended on January 5, 2022, having been set aside and never taken back up.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2021, 12:15 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Votes

  • February 26, 2021, House: Lay on Table — yeas 331, nays 17, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • February 5, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/05/2021 12:15 pm Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/98584313159 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout theday (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • February 16, 2021: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 11-10; RC)
  • February 16, 2021: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • February 25, 2021: Lay on Table (Rep. Burt): MA RC 331-17 02/25/2021
  • January 5, 2022: Died on Table, Session ended 01/05/2022

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

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

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