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MA H1865

To increase penalties for shooting a firearm while on release


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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

Relative to the penalties for shooting a firearm while released on bail. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill seeks to increase the penalties for shooting a firearm while on release, either on bail or under other court-ordered conditions. Specifically, it proposes to add a new paragraph to Section 10 of Chapter 269 of the Massachusetts General Laws, which would impose an additional punishment of up to 2.5 years in a local jail or up to 5 years in state prison for anyone who discharges a firearm in violation of Section 10 while on release pursuant to various sections of Chapters 276 and 211F of the state's laws.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

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

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