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MA H504

MA H504
Increasing the penalty for assault and battery on a police officer


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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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