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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to penalties for persons confined to correctional facilities who commit assault or assault and battery by means of dangerous weapons upon officers, other employees, volunteers or employees of contractors. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 38B of Chapter 127 of the General Laws to increase the penalties for individuals in the custody of a correctional facility who commit assault or assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon upon an officer, other employee, volunteer, or employee of a contractor in the facility, or a duly authorized officer or employee engaged in the transportation of a prisoner. Specifically, the bill punishes such offenses with imprisonment of up to 2.5 years in a jail or house of correction, or up to 20 years in a state prison, to be served consecutively with any existing sentences. The bill also defines "dangerous weapon" to include objects that are designed or intended to be used as a weapon, including custom or homemade items.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (7)
Alyson Sullivan (R)*,
David DeCoste (R),
Colleen Garry (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Mike Soter (R),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Steve Xiarhos (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1883 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1883.pdf |
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