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MA H3341

MA H3341
Protecting children from domestic violence


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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 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)

Last Action

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

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