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MA H1696

MA H1696
Regarding willful injury to public defenders and other court personnel


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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 willful injury to public defenders and other court personnel. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend the Massachusetts General Laws to add a new section that would impose penalties for willfully harming or causing serious bodily injury to any public employee, public defender, employee of the District Attorney's office, probation officer, or any member of the court system. Specifically, the bill would punish such actions with up to two years of imprisonment in the state prison or a fine of up to $2,000.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

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/H1696
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1696.pdf
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