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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
187th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to increase the penalty for assault and battery on a police officer. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to increase the penalty for assault and battery on a police officer, which refers to the crime of physically attacking or harming a law enforcement official. Currently, the law allows for a jail sentence of at least 90 days up to two and a half years in a local jail, or a fine between $500 and $5,000. This bill would change the punishment to imprisonment in state prison for up to 5 years, or a fine of up to $5,000, or both.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4364 (on 07/31/2012)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.malegislature.gov/Bills/187/House/H504 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/187/H504 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/PDF?billId=9785&generalCourtId=1 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/BillHtml/9785?generalCourtId=1 |
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