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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 assault and battery on the elderly or disabled. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 13K of Chapter 265 of the General Laws, which deals with assault and battery on the elderly or disabled. The key provisions of the bill are: (1) increasing the maximum sentence from 3 to 5 years, (2) increasing the maximum fine from $1,000 to $2,000, (3) increasing the maximum sentence for subsequent offenses from 5 to 7 years, and (4) increasing the maximum fine for subsequent offenses from $1,000 to $3,000. These changes aim to strengthen the penalties for assaults and batteries committed against the elderly or disabled.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H971 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H971.pdf |
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