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MA H1584

Relative to annoying telephone calls


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the penalty for persons making annoying and abusive telephone calls. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Massachusetts General Laws to add a new section that imposes a penalty, including a fine of up to $500 or up to 3 months of imprisonment, or both, on anyone who allows their telephone to be used by another person to repeatedly call someone or their family for the sole purpose of harassing, annoying, or using indecent or obscene language against that person or their family.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)

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