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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 children. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to increase the penalty for assault and battery on children by amending Section 13J of Chapter 265 of the General Laws, which deals with criminal offenses. Specifically, it seeks to change the sentencing guidelines for this crime, removing the current maximum penalties of five years in prison or two and a half years in jail or a house of correction, and replacing them with the possibility of a sentence of life imprisonment or any term of years, meaning the judge would have broader discretion in determining the length of the sentence.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
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/H2805 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/187/H2805 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/PDF?billId=14434&generalCourtId=1 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/BillHtml/14434?generalCourtId=1 |
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