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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 the penalty for assault or an assault and battery upon another and in the presence of a child. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill adds a new subsection to Section 13A of Chapter 265 of the Massachusetts General Laws, which increases the penalty for committing an assault or assault and battery within a dwelling and in the presence of a child under 16 years of age. The new subsection punishes such offenses by up to 5 years in state prison or 2.5 years in the house of correction, or a fine of up to $5,000, or both. Additionally, the law enforcement agency filing the charges must provide the Department of Social Services with a notice of the charges, which the Department can use at its discretion.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (9)
Brad Jones (R)*,
Jay Barrows (R),
Nick Boldyga (R),
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
Alyson Sullivan (R),
Steve Xiarhos (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4517 (on 06/05/2024)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Child Abuse and Child Custody
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
- ‐ Domestic Violence
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1588 | 03/15/2023 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1588.pdf | 03/15/2023 |
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