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MA H1839

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Linsky

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 53 of Chapter 272 of the General Laws regarding disorderly persons and disturbers of the peace
  • Adds jail time as a penalty option for certain disorderly conduct offenses under subsection (b), allowing up to 30 days in a jail or house of correction
  • Current law provides for a $150 fine; this bill adds incarceration as an alternative or additional penalty
  • Filed by Representative David Paul Linsky (5th Middlesex) on January 15, 2025
  • Similar legislation was previously filed as House No. 1621 in the 2023-2024 session

Legislative Description

Relative to the penalty for disorderly persons

Last Action

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

10/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2025

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