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MA H1910

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

James Murphy

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Creates new Section 14C in Chapter 269 of Massachusetts General Laws establishing criminal penalties for willfully harming court system personnel
  • Protects public employees, public defenders, District Attorney's office employees, probation officers, and any member of the court system
  • Covers both direct and indirect harm, including serious bodily injury
  • Penalties include imprisonment in state prison for up to 2 years or a fine of up to $2,000
  • Similar legislation (House No. 1696) was filed in the 2023-2024 legislative session

Legislative Description

Regarding willful injury to public defenders and other court personnel

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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