HB 1701-FN (2024): relative to annulments of records related to involuntary commitments.

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HB 1701-FN (2024)

relative to annulments of records related to involuntary commitments.

  • 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 3, 2024 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 2024, with 138 people signed in online: 23 in support and 115 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 12, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 22, 2024 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 2024, 12:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
  • February 12, 2024, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204

Votes

  • February 22, 2024, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 31, 2024: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 01/31/2024 12:00 pm LOB 202-204
  • February 2, 2024: Public Hearing: 02/02/2024 12:00 pm LOB 202-204
  • February 12, 2024: Executive Session: 02/12/2024 09:30 am LOB 202-204
  • February 12, 2024: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/12/2024 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • February 22, 2024: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/22/2024

Laws It Would Change

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