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MA H1352

MA H1352
Relative to assault and battery on public employees


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the penalty for assault and battery on public employees. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 13D of Chapter 265 of the Massachusetts General Laws to increase the penalty for assault and battery on public employees who are engaged in the performance of their duties. The bill sets the punishment for such offenses as imprisonment in the house of correction for up to 2.5 years, imprisonment in the state prison for up to 5 years, or a fine of between $1,000 and $10,000. The bill takes effect upon its passage.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)

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