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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 penalties for possession of dangerous weapons by persons in the custody of certain correctional facilities. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to amend Chapter 127 of the General Laws to establish a new section, Section 38B 1/2, which defines "dangerous weapon" and imposes penalties for possession of such weapons by persons in the custody of certain correctional facilities, including jails, houses of correction, trial court detention facilities, and state prisons. The bill specifies that anyone in custody who possesses a dangerous weapon, including custom or homemade objects designed or intended to be used as weapons, can be punished by up to 10 years in state prison, up to 2.5 years in a house of correction, or a fine of up to $5,000, or both. The sentence for such a violation would be in addition to any other outstanding sentences the person is serving at the time of the violation.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (8)
Michael Brady (D),
William Crocker (R),
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
Shawn Dooley (R),
Matt Muratore (R),
Elizabeth Poirier (R),
Mike Soter (R),
Alyson Sullivan (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/H3568 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3568.pdf |
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