Bill > H1159

This bill proposes to create a new crime in Massachusetts law, specifically Section 13M of Chapter 265 of the General Laws, which would establish penalties for resisting or obstructing public safety personnel. This means that if someone knowingly and intentionally hinders, resists, interferes with, or opposes a police officer, firefighter, correction officer, or other authorized official while they are serving legal documents or carrying out their lawful duties, they could face consequences. The proposed punishment for such an offense includes imprisonment in a jail or house of correction for up to one year, a fine of at least $100 and no more than $250, or both. Additionally, the bill allows police officers to arrest individuals suspected of violating this new section without a warrant.