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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to flag desecration. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill, concerning flag desecration, proposes to amend Section 5 of Chapter 264 of the General Laws by increasing the penalties for such acts. Specifically, it would change the punishment from a fine of not less than one hundred dollars or imprisonment for not more than one year, or both, to a fine of not less than one thousand dollars or imprisonment in a house of correction for not more than two and one half years, or both. This change effectively raises the minimum fine and the maximum potential jail time for flag desecration.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Nick Boldyga (R)*,
Brian Ashe (D),
David DeCoste (R),
Kevin Kuros (R),
Todd Smola (R),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4706 (on 10/24/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H1176 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1176 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1176.pdf |
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