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MA H1456
Establishing a mandatory sentence for destruction, defacement or damage to burial tombs and grave markers
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition of Bruce J. Ayers that provision be made for a minimum mandatory sentence for the willful destruction of burial tombs and grave markers. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to establish a mandatory minimum sentence of 6 months for the willful destruction, defacement, or damage of burial tombs and grave markers. Specifically, it proposes to amend Chapter 272, Section 73 of the Massachusetts General Laws by inserting a provision that the sentence shall not be less than one thousand dollars and not less than 6 months. Additionally, the bill states that the sentence cannot be reduced, suspended, or subject to probation, parole, or furlough, and the offender will not be eligible for any deduction from the sentence for good conduct until the full 6 months have been served. The bill also specifies that prosecutions under this section cannot be continued without a finding or placed on file, and the provisions of Section 87-seven of Chapter 276 (which allow for the suspension of sentences) will not apply.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1456 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1456.pdf |
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