HB 603-FN (2022): relative to manslaughter and the use of deadly force in circumstances involving the sale or use of a controlled drug or controlled drug analog.

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HB 603-FN (2022)

relative to manslaughter and the use of deadly force in circumstances involving the sale or use of a controlled drug or controlled drug analog.

  • Status: Killed
  • 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 committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on August 24, 2021, August 31, 2021, September 7, 2021 and October 5, 2021. The committee voted 19–2 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 5, 2022 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 1, 2021, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • August 24, 2021, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • August 31, 2021, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • September 7, 2021, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 206
  • October 5, 2021, 11:00 AM: full committee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 201-203

Votes

  • January 5, 2022, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • March 1, 2021: Public Hearing: 03/01/2021 02:30 pm Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/93127871930 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • March 9, 2021: Retained in Committee
  • August 24, 2021: Subcommittee Work Session: 08/24/2021 10:00 am LOB 204
  • August 31, 2021: Subcommittee Work Session: 08/31/2021 10:00 am LOB 204
  • September 7, 2021: Subcommittee Work Session: 09/07/2021 09:00 am LOB 206
  • September 9, 2021: ==CANCELLED== Subcommittee Work Session: 09/09/2021 09:00 am LOB 204
  • October 5, 2021: Full Committee Work Session: 10/05/2021 11:00 am LOB 201-203
  • October 5, 2021: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate HB603-FN 10/05/2021 (Vote 19-2; CC)
  • January 5, 2022: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 01/05/2022

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court