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MA H1576

MA H1576
Relative to school and public threats


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4517 (on 06/05/2024)

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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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