An Act to protect the Commonwealth from dangerous persons
A message from His Excellency the Governor recommending legislation relative to protecting the Commonwealth from dangerous persons (House, No. 66). January 17, 2019.
Bill Information
Bill Information
- Sponsor:
- Charles D. Baker
Emergency Preamble
Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to strengthen the statutes under which the judicial system decides questions relating to the pre-trial release of dangerous persons, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public safety and convenience.
Bill History
| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/17/2019 | House | Referred to the committee on the Judiciary |
| 1/22/2019 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/8/2019 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/14/2019 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 2/3/2020 | House | Reporting date extended to Tuesday May 12, 2020, pending concurrence |
| 2/10/2020 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/11/2020 | House | Reporting date extended to Friday July 31, 2020, pending concurrence |
| 5/18/2020 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 8/6/2020 | House | Reporting date extended to Thursday November 12, 2020, pending concurrence |
| 10/1/2020 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 11/25/2020 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5148 |
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