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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
02/15/2018
02/15/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the penalties for using a weapon with intent to strike a dwelling house. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to impose penalties for using a weapon with the intent to strike a dwelling house. Specifically, it proposes to amend the Massachusetts General Laws by adding a new section that would punish anyone who discharges certain types of weapons, such as firearms or assault weapons, with the intent to strike a dwelling and does, in fact, strike a dwelling. The punishment could include imprisonment in a house of correction for up to 2.5 years, imprisonment in state prison for up to 5 years, a fine of up to $10,000, or a combination of imprisonment and fine.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (7)
Tackey Chan (D),
Eileen Donoghue (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Thomas Golden (D),
Rady Mom (D),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H908 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H908.pdf |
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