MA H1638 | 2013-2014 | 188th General Court

Note: Legislation replaced by H4180

Status

Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 11-1)
Status: Introduced on January 22 2013 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2014-06-11 - Accompanied a study order, see H4180
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Bill Title: An Act to establish the Massachusetts innocence commission By Mr. Swan of Springfield, a petition of Benjamin Swan and others for the establishment of a Massachusetts innocence commission to analyze the circumstances of innocent persons being charged, prosecuted, convicted and incarcerated. The Judiciary.

Tracking Information

Register now for our free OneVote public service or GAITS Pro trial account and you can begin tracking this and other legislation, all driven by the real-time data of the LegiScan API. Providing tools allowing you to research pending legislation, stay informed with email alerts, content feeds, and share dynamic reports. Use our new PolitiCorps to join with friends and collegaues to monitor & discuss bills through the process.

Monitor Legislation or view this same bill number from multiple sessions or take advantage of our national legislative search.

Title

To establish the Massachusetts innocence commission

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2014-06-11HouseAccompanied a study order, see H4180
2014-04-03SenateSenate concurred
2014-03-20HouseReporting date extended to Monday June 30, 2014, pending concurrence
2013-07-09JointHearing scheduled for 07/09/2013 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
2013-01-22SenateSenate concurred
2013-01-22HouseReferred to the House Committee on The Judiciary

Same As/Similar To

H4180 (Replaced by) 2014-06-16 - Reported, in part, by H1486

Massachusetts State Sources


Bill Comments

feedback