Bill > H1828

This bill amends Chapter 265 Section 13D of the General Laws to increase the penalties for assault and battery upon a corrections officer or other Department of Corrections staff person. The bill establishes a mandatory minimum sentence of 1 year in prison and a fine of $500 to $10,000 for anyone who commits an assault and battery that causes serious bodily injury to a corrections officer or Department of Corrections staff person while they are engaged in the performance of their duties. The bill also specifies that the sentence cannot be suspended, reduced, or eligible for probation, parole, work release, or furlough until the mandatory minimum sentence is served. "Serious bodily injury" is defined as an injury that results in permanent disfigurement, protracted loss or impairment of a bodily function, limb or organ, or a substantial risk of death.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1828