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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 the penalties for assault or an assault and battery within a dwelling and in the presence of a child. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 13A of Chapter 265 of the General Laws in Massachusetts to increase the penalties for assault or assault and battery committed within a dwelling and in the presence of a child under 16 years of age. The new penalty includes imprisonment of up to 5 years in state prison or up to 2.5 years in the house of correction, or a fine of up to $5,000, or both. Additionally, the law enforcement agency filing the charges must provide the Department of Social Services with a notice of the charges, which the department can use at its discretion.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (15)
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
Paul Frost (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Bradford Hill (R),
Steven Howitt (R),
Randy Hunt (R),
Brad Jones (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
Shaunna O'Connell (R),
Elizabeth Poirier (R),
Todd Smola (R),
Mike Soter (R),
Alyson Sullivan (R),
Bruce Tarr (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/H3341 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3341.pdf |
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