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MA H1452

MA H1452
Relative to the penalty for disorderly persons


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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the criminal penalty for certain disorderly persons and disturbers of the peace. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend Section 53 of Chapter 272 of the General Laws, which deals with disorderly persons and disturbers of the peace, by adding a new penalty option. Currently, the law allows for a fine of up to $150 for certain disorderly conduct offenses. This bill would insert language to allow for an alternative penalty of imprisonment for not more than thirty days in a jail or house of correction, in addition to or instead of the existing fine. This change aims to provide judges with more flexibility in sentencing for these offenses.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4706 (on 10/24/2016)

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