Bill > S1092

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.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1092