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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
For legislation to establish the crime of resisting or obstructing public safety personnel in the performance of their duties. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new crime of "resisting or obstructing public safety personnel" in the performance of their duties. Under the proposed law, individuals who knowingly and willfully obstruct, resist, interfere with, or oppose any police officer, firefighter, correction officer, or other officer carrying out their lawful duties could be punished by up to one year in jail, a fine of $100 to $250, or both. The bill also permits police officers to arrest individuals suspected of violating this law without a warrant.
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/H715 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H715.pdf |
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