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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 assaults upon sports officials. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends Massachusetts law to increase the penalties for assaulting, battering, or assaulting and battering a sports official. The bill defines key terms such as "serious bodily injury," "sporting event," and "sports official." It establishes misdemeanor and felony offenses for different levels of harm caused to a sports official, with penalties ranging from up to 1 year in prison and a $1,000 fine for a misdemeanor to up to 5 years in prison and a $5,000 fine for a felony causing serious impairment. The bill also requires facilities where sports officials work to post signs with the relevant law and provide escorts upon request.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4831 (on 07/22/2024)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1753 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1753.pdf |
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