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MA S1105

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Dylan Fernandes

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 13D of Chapter 265 of the Massachusetts General Laws to expand the definition of "employee" to include employees of private railroads delivering a public service
  • Chapter 265 covers crimes against the person, and Section 13D specifically addresses assault and battery on public employees, suggesting this bill would extend assault protections to private railroad workers
  • Filed by Senator Dylan A. Fernandes representing the Plymouth and Barnstable district on January 16, 2025
  • Similar legislation was previously filed in the 2023-2024 session as Senate Bill No. 911
  • Referred to the Judiciary Committee for consideration

Legislative Description

Relative to employees of private railroads

Last Action

Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2886

12/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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