Bill

Bill > S1135


MA S1135

MA S1135
Establishing penalties for the filing of false reports against police officers


summary

Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish 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. It amends the General Laws to make it a crime punishable by up to 20 years in prison or a $1,000 fine to knowingly file a false allegation of misconduct against a police officer. The bill also requires law enforcement agencies accepting such allegations to provide an information advisory to complainants, warning them that it is illegal to make a false complaint and that they may be prosecuted for perjury if they do so.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2612 (on 02/08/2024)

bill text


bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1135
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1135.pdf
Loading...