H 3361 Massachusetts House · 191st Legislature (2019-2020)

An Act relative to fires and explosions

This bill (HD 184) proposes changes to penalties for setting fires or using fireworks, pyrotechnics, incendiary, or explosive devices/materials. It directly affects individuals who engage in these activities, potentially altering the legal consequences they face. The official abstract states it addresses "the penalty" but does not specify the exact changes (e.g., new fines, jail terms, or offense classifications) in the provided context. Without details on the specific penalty modifications, a full description of key mechanisms cannot be provided. The summary must remain factual based on the available information.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2019
Committee Review
Jan 2019
Senate Passage
Jan 2019
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2019 Last action Nov 12, 2020
Floor votes

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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Jan 22, 2019
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Jan 22, 2019
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Jay Livingstone
DDemocratic
MA
8th Suffolk