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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 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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1502 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1502.pdf |
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