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MA H2280

MA H2280
Relative to annoying telephone calls

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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the penalty for persons making annoying and abusive telephone calls. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 269 of the General Laws by inserting a new Section 14C. The new section provides a penalty for individuals who allow their telephone to be used by others to repeatedly call a person or their family for the sole purpose of harassing, annoying, or using indecent or obscene language. The penalty includes a fine of up to $500 or imprisonment of up to 3 months, or both.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)
(14 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2280
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2280.pdf
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