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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 or battery against police officers. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 39 of Chapter 265 of the Massachusetts General Laws to include actual or perceived employment as a police officer as a protected characteristic in the law against assault or battery. This means that assaulting or battering a police officer, or someone perceived to be a police officer, would be considered a more serious offense under the law.
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/H2257 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2257.pdf |
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