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MA H1853

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jay Livingstone

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Amends Chapter 233, Sections 20D and 20E of the Massachusetts General Laws governing testimony after grants of immunity

  • Allows witnesses called to testify before grand juries or in criminal proceedings at any court level to be granted immunity in criminal investigations

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2025

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