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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
For legislation to enhance safety and security in courthouses. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to enhance safety and security in courthouses by introducing three key changes to existing laws:
1. It makes certain assaults and assault and battery offenses committed on court property while courts are in session or open to the public felony offenses, punishable by up to three years in state prison or two and a half years in a jail or house of correction, or a fine of up to $25,000.
2. It increases the potential penalty for willfully disrupting court proceedings from a one-year misdemeanor to a felony punishable by up to three years in state prison or two and a half years in a jail or house of correction, or a fine of up to $5,000.
3. It establishes an enhanced penalty for certain threats to do bodily harm to court staff, jurors, prosecutors, and attorneys due to the performance of their official duties, making it a felony punishable by up to three years in state prison or two and a half years in a jail or house of correction, or a fine of up to $5,000.
The bill aims to protect those who work in the court system or come to courts as jurors, witnesses, parties, or attorneys seeking justice or performing duties related to the administration of justice, ensuring their safety and security.
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 |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3351 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3351.pdf |
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