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MA S1092

MA S1092
Relative to defacing property


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Introduced
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

194th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to defacing property. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill modifies Section 103 of Chapter 266 of the Massachusetts General Laws by adding the word "urine" to the existing list of substances that, when used to deface property, would constitute a criminal offense. Specifically, the bill inserts the word "urine" after the word "tar" in the existing law, expanding the types of substances that can be considered as defacing property. The amendment appears to be a narrow, technical change that broadens the definition of property defacement to explicitly include urination as a form of vandalism or public nuisance. By adding this specific term to the statute, the bill aims to provide clearer legal grounds for prosecuting individuals who deliberately urinate on public or private property as a form of intentional damage or disrespect.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2886 (on 12/18/2025)

Taxonomy

Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ General Law and Crime

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1092 03/10/2025
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1092.pdf 03/10/2025
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