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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 the penalties for knowingly communicating false reports of active shooting incidents at schools. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends section 14 of chapter 269 of the General Laws to increase the penalties for knowingly communicating false reports of active shooting incidents at schools. Specifically, it adds language to the existing law to make it a punishable offense to knowingly communicate a false report of an active shooting at a school, in addition to the existing provision for knowingly communicating false threats. The bill aims to address the issue of false reports of active shooter situations at schools, which can cause significant disruption and panic.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (7)
Brad Jones (R)*,
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
Paul Frost (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Steven Howitt (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
Matt Muratore (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/H1687 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1687.pdf |
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