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MA H1362

MA H1362
Relative to assault and battery upon public employees


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Introduced Session

187th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to assault and battery upon public employees. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 13D of Chapter 265 of the General Laws to increase the penalties for assault and battery against public employees. Specifically, it revises the punishment for anyone who commits an assault and battery upon a public employee while that employee is performing their official duties. The new penalties include imprisonment in the house of correction for up to two and a half years, or imprisonment in state prison for up to five years, or a fine ranging from one thousand to ten thousand dollars. This change aims to provide stronger deterrents and more severe consequences for such offenses.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4364 (on 07/31/2012)

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