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MA H1699

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul Frost

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 104 of Chapter 159 of the General Laws to add "motor vehicle" to the list of protected vehicles covered by the statute
  • Prohibits willfully throwing or shooting objects at motor vehicles, locomotive engines, railroad/railway cars, motor buses, trackless trolleys, and school buses
  • Prohibits assaulting or interfering with drivers, conductors, engineers, brakemen, motormen, or operators while performing their duties
  • Penalties include a fine of up to $1,000, imprisonment for up to 5 years, or both
  • Sponsored by Representative Paul K. Frost (7th Worcester), filed January 15, 2025

Legislative Description

Relative to throwing objects at motor vehicles

Last Action

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

10/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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