MA H2458

Bill

Relative to penalties for false distress calls

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 false distress calls. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Secretary of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security, in consultation with the Attorney General, to establish a penalty schedule for false marine distress calls. The penalty schedule would include, but not be limited to, requiring individuals who make false marine distress calls to reimburse the responding state agencies for the costs incurred.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5220 (on 09/08/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2458

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2458
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2458.pdf

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H5220	Study Order	No further action taken	Replaced by
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