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MA H1337
MA H1337Relative to intentionally blocking or preventing access to a public roadway or highway while protesting with the express purpose of preventing passage of others
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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 protests intentionally blocking or preventing access to a public roadway or highway. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend existing law by establishing penalties for individuals who intentionally block or prevent access to public roadways or highways during protests, with the specific intent of stopping others from passing. Under this bill, such actions could result in imprisonment in state prison for up to 10 years, or a fine of up to one thousand dollars along with imprisonment in jail or a house of correction for up to two and a half years. This legislation aims to address situations where protests disrupt public access to essential transportation routes.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (9)
Colleen Garry (D)*,
Donnie Berthiaume (R),
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
David DeCoste (R),
Geoffrey Diehl (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Robert Hedlund (R),
James Miceli (D),
Leonard Mirra (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4624 (on 09/22/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H1337 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1337 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1337.pdf |
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