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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
187th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish a criminal penalty for possession of a handcuff key by certain persons held in custody. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend Chapter 268 of the General Laws by adding a new section that establishes a criminal penalty for prisoners or inmates in any penal or correctional facility in the Commonwealth who are found in possession of a handcuff key, which is a tool used to unlock handcuffs. This offense, regardless of whether the individual is in custody for a court appearance or has been lawfully committed, would be punishable by a one-year sentence in a jail or house of correction, aiming to enhance the safety of public safety officers by preventing inmates from potentially escaping or overpowering staff.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (10)
Brad Jones (R)*,
Jay Barrows (R),
Viriato deMacedo (R),
Paul Frost (R),
Sheila Harrington (R),
Donald Humason (R),
George Peterson (R),
Elizabeth Poirier (R),
George Ross (R),
Todd Smola (R),
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/H2830 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/187/H2830 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/PDF?billId=8976&generalCourtId=1 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/BillHtml/8976?generalCourtId=1 |
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