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House 4977 - Joint petition of Charles A. Murphy and others relative to trial by jury for certain persons accused of sex offenses.

Bill Status

  • Session: 185th General Court
  • Bill Status: 08/28/08 H Accompanied a study order, see H5085

Sponsor:

  • Charles A. Murphy

All Bill Actions

  • 02/26/08 H Referred to the committee on House Rules -HJ 1085
  • 04/15/08 H Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on JUDICIARY -HJs 1263-1264
  • 07/16/08 S Senate concurred -SJ 2077
  • 08/28/08 H Accompanied a study order, see H5085

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