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MA S907
Relative to mandatory sentences for those committing an assault on a law enforcement officer
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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 relative to mandatory sentences for committing assaults on a law enforcement officers. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend Chapter 265 of the General Laws to create a new section, Section 15G, which would impose mandatory minimum sentences of at least 10 years in state prison for anyone who assaults or assaults and batteries a law enforcement officer by discharging a firearm or other weapon while the officer is engaged in the performance of their duties, and the offender knows or has reason to know that the individual is a law enforcement officer. The bill also specifies that such sentences cannot be suspended and prohibits the cases from being continued without a finding or placed on file.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2496 (on 02/03/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S907 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S907.pdf |
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