Bill > H1173

This bill amends existing Massachusetts law, specifically Section 32B of Chapter 268, to introduce a new penalty for resisting arrest when serious bodily injury is caused to a police officer. "Serious bodily injury" is defined as an injury that leads to permanent disfigurement, loss or impairment of a body part or function, or a substantial risk of death. If someone is convicted of violating this section and causes such an injury, they could face imprisonment in state prison for up to five years, or in a local jail for up to two and a half years, or a fine of up to $5,000, or a combination of both imprisonment and a fine.