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MA S1119

MA S1119
Relative to vandalism and tagging


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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

For legislation relative to vandalism and tagging. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends the existing Massachusetts law on vandalism and tagging. Specifically, it increases the maximum fine for acts of vandalism from $1,500 to $2,000. Additionally, if the property damaged is a war memorial, veterans' memorial, or religious memorial, the fine is doubled and the offender must perform at least 500 hours of court-approved community service. The bill also increases the minimum fine for tagging or defacing property from $1,500 to $2,000.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2665 (on 02/07/2022)

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