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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 masked demonstrations. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 268 of the General Laws to create a new section called "Disguised Assembly." The bill states that if five or more people who are masked or disguised by unusual attire or facial alterations are assembled in a city or town, certain officials such as the mayor, selectmen, police, and sheriff must command them to disperse immediately and peaceably. If the people do not disperse, the officials can call on others present to help suppress the riot or unlawful assembly and arrest the individuals.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (8)
Donnie Berthiaume (R),
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
David DeCoste (R),
Sheila Harrington (R),
Steven Howitt (R),
Matt Muratore (R),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Donald Wong (R),
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/H1588 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1588.pdf |
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