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MA H1657

MA H1657
Relative to strengthening the penalty for assault or assault and battery on an emergency medical technician, ambulance operator, ambulance attendant or health care provider


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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 strengthening the penalty for assault or assault and battery on an emergency medical technician, ambulance operator, ambulance attendant or health care provider. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 13I of Chapter 265 of the General Laws to strengthen the penalty for assault or assault and battery on an emergency medical technician, ambulance operator, ambulance attendant, or health care provider. Specifically, it removes the language "treating or transporting a person" and increases the maximum prison sentence from 2.5 years in a house of correction to 5 years in state prison or up to 2.5 years in a jail or house of correction.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5032 (on 09/03/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1657
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1657.pdf
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