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MA H717
Establishing a mandatory sentence for destruction, defacement or damage to burial tombs and grave markers
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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
By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition of Bruce J. Ayers that provision be made for a minimum mandatory sentence for the willful destruction of burial tombs and grave markers. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a mandatory minimum sentence of 6 months for the willful destruction, defacement, or damage of burial tombs and grave markers. The bill amends the existing law (Section 73 of Chapter 272 of the General Laws) to specify that the sentence imposed shall not be less than $1,000 and not less than 6 months, and cannot be reduced, suspended, or eligible for probation, parole, or furlough. The bill also states that prosecutions under this section cannot be continued without a finding or placed on file, and the provisions of Section 87-seven of Chapter 276 (which allow for a reduced sentence) do not apply.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
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/H717 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H717.pdf |
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