MA H3979

Bill

MA H3979

Establishing the crime of peeping or peering into dwelling houses

Introduced
01/19/2016

In Committee
01/25/2016

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish the crime of peeping or peering into dwelling houses. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a new crime called "peeping or peering into dwelling houses," making it illegal for anyone to knowingly enter another person's property and look into a dwelling through any opening with the intent to invade the occupants' privacy without permission or a valid reason. Violators of this law could face up to two and a half years in jail, a fine of up to $2,500, or both, and law enforcement officers will have the authority to arrest individuals they have probable cause to believe have committed this offense.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Garrett Bradley (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4706 (on 10/24/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H3979

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H3979
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H3979
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H3979.pdf

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