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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to threats to public defenders and other court personnel. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Massachusetts General Laws to make it a criminal offense to threaten a public employee, public defender, probation officer, or any member of the court system. The punishment for such threats is up to two years in state prison and/or a fine of up to $2,000 and up to one year in jail. This change aims to protect court personnel from threats as they carry out their duties.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3402 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3402.pdf |
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