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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 impersonating public officials. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill, concerning the impersonation of public officials, proposes to amend Section 33 of Chapter 268 of the General Laws by increasing the penalties for such offenses. Previously, the punishment was a fine of no more than $400 or imprisonment for no more than one year. The bill seeks to change this to a mandatory minimum fine of $1,000, a maximum fine of $1,500, or imprisonment in a house of correction for up to two and a half years, or a combination of both fine and imprisonment. This change aims to strengthen the deterrent against individuals falsely claiming to be public officials.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
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/H1177 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1177 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1177.pdf |
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