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MA S1381
Relative to zero tolerance for violence and aggression by adults at youth sporting events
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
03/05/2018
03/05/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to zero tolerance for violence and aggression by adults at youth sporting events. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a "Zero Tolerance for Violence at Youth Sporting Events" policy in Massachusetts. It creates a Council Against Violence and Aggression at Youth Activities within the Department of Public Safety, composed of representatives from the five regions of the Commonwealth. The Council is tasked with creating and enforcing a statewide Code of Conduct for youth sporting events, hearing complaints of adult violence and aggression, and imposing bans on individuals who engage in such behavior. The bill also introduces new criminal penalties for assault and battery, stalking, and criminal harassment at youth sporting events, with minimum sentences and fines.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/05/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1381 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1381.pdf |
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