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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 the penalties imposed for falsely assuming to be a public official. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill, concerning penalties for falsely assuming to be a public official, proposes to increase the punishment for this offense. Specifically, it amends Section 33 of Chapter 268 of the General Laws by replacing the current penalty of a fine of not more than $400 or imprisonment for not more than one year with a more severe penalty: a fine of not more than $5,000, imprisonment in a jail or house of correction for not more than 2 ½ years, or both. This change aims to strengthen the consequences for individuals who falsely present themselves as government representatives.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (7)
James Dwyer (D)*,
Brian Ashe (D),
Michael Brady (D),
Josh Cutler (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
James Miceli (D),
Walter Timilty (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4706 (on 10/24/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H1267 | 11/24/2016 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1267 | 03/11/2015 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1267.pdf | 03/11/2015 |
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