HB 503-FN (2023): relative to the rights afforded to a person accused of a crime.

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HB 503-FN (2023)

relative to the rights afforded to a person accused of a crime.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2023 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 27, 2023. The committee met in executive session on February 24, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 22, 2023 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 27, 2023, 3:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
  • February 24, 2023, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204

Votes

  • March 22, 2023, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 01/05/2023 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 27, 2023: Public Hearing: 01/27/2023 03:00 pm LOB 202-204
  • February 24, 2023: Executive Session: 02/24/2023 09:00 am LOB 202-204
  • February 24, 2023: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/24/2023 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • March 22, 2023: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/22/2023

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court