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MA H1407

MA H1407
Relative to throwing objects at motor vehicles


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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 penalties for throwing or shooting objects at motor vehicles. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 104 of Chapter 159 of the General Laws in Massachusetts. The key provisions are: (1) it increases the penalties for willfully throwing or shooting an object at a motor vehicle, locomotive engine, railway car or train, motor bus, trackless trolley vehicle, or school bus; and (2) it also increases the penalties for assaulting or interfering with the driver, conductor, engineer, brakeman, motorman, or operator of such vehicles while they are performing their duties. The new penalties include a fine of up to $1,000 and/or up to 5 years of imprisonment.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

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

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