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MA S852

MA S852
To prevent intimidation in all courts of the Commonwealth


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to prevent intimidation in all courts of the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends section 13B of chapter 268 of the General Laws to prevent intimidation in all courts of the Commonwealth, not just criminal courts. Specifically, it removes the word "criminal" from various subsections to expand the law's coverage to all court proceedings, including civil and administrative proceedings. The bill also provides detailed definitions of "investigator" and "harass" to clarify the scope of the law. Additionally, it specifies that a prosecution under this section may be brought in the county where the court proceeding is being conducted or where the alleged conduct occurred.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see S2170 (on 10/02/2017)

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