summary
Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
07/13/2017
07/13/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to allow for the decriminalization of minor offenses. Municipalities and Regional Government.
AI Summary
This bill seeks to allow for the decriminalization of minor offenses. It amends Section 21D of Chapter 40 of the Massachusetts General Laws to permit municipalities and regional governments to handle certain misdemeanors, civil infractions, and other minor violations through non-criminal procedures, such as fines and civil penalties. The bill also authorizes police officers to request the offender's name and address, and creates a penalty for refusing to provide this information or providing false information. This legislation aims to decriminalize low-level offenses and provide municipalities with more flexibility in addressing them.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 07/13/2017)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1146 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1146.pdf |
Loading...