MA H1876

Bill

MA H1876

Establishing penalties for the filing of false reports against police officers

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

By Mr. Stanley of Waltham, a petition of Thomas M. Stanley and Jessica Ann Giannino establishing penalties for the filing of false reports against police officers. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill establishes penalties for the filing of false reports against police officers. Specifically, it amends the state's General Laws to make it a crime, punishable by up to 20 years in prison or a $1,000 fine, for any person to file an allegation of misconduct against a police officer, knowing the report to be false. The bill also requires law enforcement agencies to provide an advisory to complainants, informing them of the right to file a complaint, the possibility of insufficient evidence to substantiate the allegation, and the potential criminal consequences for filing a false complaint.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Tom Stanley (D)*, Jessica Giannino (D),

Last Action

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

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1876

(12 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1876
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1876.pdf

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