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MA H1502

Relative to the intimidation of witnesses and interfering with justice


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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 intimidation in the criminal justice system. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 268 of the General Laws to strengthen the penalties for intimidating witnesses and interfering with the criminal justice system. The bill criminalizes directly or indirectly threatening, offering gifts, misleading, or harassing various individuals involved in criminal investigations, court proceedings, and administrative hearings, with the intent of impeding or retaliating against them. The penalties include up to 10 years in state prison or up to 2.5 years in jail, as well as fines. The bill also defines key terms like "investigator" and "harass" to clarify the scope of the law.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

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

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