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MA H1588

MA H1588
Relative to masked demonstrations


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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 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)

Last Action

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

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