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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 penalties for persons confined to correctional facilities who commit assault or assault and battery by means of dangerous weapons upon officers, other employees, volunteers or employees of contractors. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to increase the penalties for individuals in correctional facilities who commit assault or assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon against officers, other employees, volunteers, or employees of contractors in such facilities, or duly authorized officers or employees engaged in transporting prisoners. The bill defines "dangerous weapon" to include objects designed or intended to be used as weapons, including custom or homemade items. The increased penalties include up to 2.5 years in a jail or house of correction or up to 20 years in a state prison, to be served consecutively with any other outstanding sentences.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (7)
Alyson Sullivan (R)*,
David DeCoste (R),
Joe McKenna (R),
Kelly Pease (R),
Mike Soter (R),
Marcus Vaughn (R),
Steve Xiarhos (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4517 (on 06/05/2024)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1773 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1773.pdf |
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