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MA H1853
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jay Livingstone
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AI Summary
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Expands witness immunity provisions to District Court and Juvenile Court proceedings, in addition to existing coverage for Supreme Judicial Court, Appeals Court, and Superior Court
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Amends Chapter 233, Sections 20D and 20E of the Massachusetts General Laws governing testimony after grants of immunity
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Allows witnesses called to testify before grand juries or in criminal proceedings at any court level to be granted immunity in criminal investigations
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Filed by Representative Jay D. Livingstone (8th Suffolk) on January 15, 2025, and referred to the Judiciary Committee
Legislative Description
To enhance the availability of immunity to witnesses in the courts of the Commonwealth
Last Action
Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
10/20/2025