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Introduced
04/15/2015
04/15/2015
In Committee
04/15/2015
04/15/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to provide for increased penalties for persons who commit crimes against the elderly. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to increase the penalties for individuals convicted of crimes against the elderly by amending existing laws within chapter 265 of the General Laws. Specifically, it raises the maximum prison sentences for certain offenses, such as changing a ten-year maximum to fifteen years, a two-and-a-half-year maximum to five years, and a two-year minimum to ten years or even life imprisonment in some cases, thereby strengthening protections for older adults who are victims of crime.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2204 (on 04/04/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S913 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S913 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S913.pdf |
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