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MA H3460

MA H3460
Relative to assault and battery on the elderly or disabled


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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 assault and battery on the elderly or disabled. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 13K of Chapter 265 of the Massachusetts General Laws, which relates to assault and battery on the elderly or disabled. Specifically, the bill increases the maximum prison sentence from 3 years to 5 years, the maximum fine from $1,000 to $2,000, the minimum prison sentence from 5 years to 7 years, and the maximum fine for repeat offenders from $1,000 to $3,000. These changes aim to strengthen the penalties for those who commit assault and battery crimes against the elderly or disabled.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

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

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