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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 for excessive non-emergency 911 calls. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend existing law regarding penalties for making excessive non-emergency calls to 911. Specifically, it introduces a new provision that anyone making three or more non-emergency calls, as determined by the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) – the agency that receives 911 calls – will face a fine of up to $250. For subsequent violations, the fine will be at least $500. This aims to discourage misuse of the 911 system for non-urgent matters, which can strain emergency resources.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Shaunna O'Connell (R)*,
Leah Allen (R),
Robert Hedlund (R),
James Miceli (D),
Richard Ross (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/H1524 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1524 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1524.pdf |
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