Bill > H1772

This bill aims to amend Chapter 127 of the Massachusetts General Laws by inserting a new Section 38B1/2. The new section defines "dangerous weapon" to include any weapon or object, even custom or homemade, that is designed or intended to be used as a weapon. The bill establishes penalties for any person in the custody of a correctional facility, such as a jail, house of correction, trial court detention facility, or state prison, who possesses a dangerous weapon. The punishment can include imprisonment in the state prison for up to 10 years, imprisonment in the house of correction for up to 2.5 years, a fine of up to $5,000, or a combination of fine and imprisonment. The sentence would begin after any other outstanding sentences the person is currently serving.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1772