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MA S828
Relative to mandatory sentences for those committing an assault on a law enforcement officer
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to mandatory sentences for committing assaults on a law enforcement officers. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends the General Laws of Massachusetts to create a new section 15G, which establishes mandatory sentences for individuals who commit an assault or assault and battery on a law enforcement officer by discharging a firearm or other weapon while the officer is engaged in the performance of their duties. The mandatory sentence is a term of imprisonment of not less than 10 years up to life imprisonment in the state prison, with no suspension of the sentence and a fine of up to $150,000. The bill also specifies that prosecutions under this section cannot be continued without a finding or placed on file.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2313 (on 03/01/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S828 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S828.pdf |
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