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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
187th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the penalties imposed for falsely assuming to be a public official. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill increases the penalties for falsely assuming to be a public official, meaning someone pretending to hold a government position they do not actually have. Currently, the law (General Laws, chapter 268, section 33) allows for a fine of up to $400 or imprisonment for up to one year for this offense. This bill proposes to significantly raise those penalties, allowing for a fine of up to $5,000, imprisonment in a jail or house of correction for up to 2 and a half years, or both. This change aims to provide a stronger deterrent against individuals who impersonate public officials.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (9)
James Dwyer (D)*,
Jennifer Benson (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Shaunna O'Connell (R),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Kathi-Anne Reinstein (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
James Timilty (D),
Martin Walsh (D),
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/H429 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/187/H429 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/PDF?billId=8122&generalCourtId=1 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/BillHtml/8122?generalCourtId=1 |
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