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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the penalties for knowingly communicating false reports of active shooting incidents at schools. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends section 14 of chapter 269 of the General Laws to increase the penalties for knowingly communicating false reports of active shooting incidents at schools. Specifically, the bill adds language to make it a crime to knowingly communicate a false report of an active shooting at a school, in addition to the existing crime of making a false threat. This is intended to address the serious disruptions and public safety concerns caused by such false reports.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Brad Jones (R)*,
Jay Barrows (R),
Nick Boldyga (R),
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Kelly Pease (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4517 (on 06/05/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1576 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1576.pdf |
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