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MA H1840
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Linsky
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AI Summary
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Creates new crime of assault or assault and battery on Massachusetts judicial department property while courts are in session, punishable by up to 3 years in state prison, 2.5 years in jail, and/or fines up to $25,000
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Increases penalties for willful disruption of court proceedings to up to 3 years in state prison, 2.5 years in jail, and/or fines up to $5,000
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Establishes enhanced penalties for threats of bodily injury against judicial personnel including judges, clerk magistrates, probation officers, interpreters, stenographers, court officers, prosecutors, and attorneys related to their official duties
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Threats against judicial personnel punishable by up to 3 years in state prison, 2.5 years in jail, and/or fines up to $5,000
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Filed by Representative David Paul Linsky (5th Middlesex) on January 15, 2025; similar legislation was filed in the 2023-2024 session
Legislative Description
To enhance safety and security in courthouses
Last Action
Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
9/16/2025