Bill

Bill > H1812


MA H1812

Regarding threats to public defenders and other court personnel


summary

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 threats to public defenders and other court personnel. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends the existing law to impose harsher penalties for making threats to public defenders, probation officers, and other members of the court system. Specifically, it adds a new provision that makes it punishable by up to two years in state prison and/or a fine of up to $2,000 and up to one year in jail to threaten these public employees. The purpose of this bill is to provide additional protection and deterrence against threats made to personnel involved in the judicial system.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

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

bill text


bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...