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MA S1221
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Patrick O'Connor
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AI Summary
- Amends Chapter 209A, Section 7 of Massachusetts General Laws, which governs abuse prevention orders (restraining orders)
- Makes removal or destruction of a court-ordered GPS tracking device a felony offense
- Establishes a mandatory minimum sentence of 2 years in state prison for GPS tampering violations
- Provides exceptions only for judicial approval or demonstrated necessity to prevent greater harm
- Referred to the Judiciary Committee; similar legislation (S.1098) was filed in the 2023-2024 session
Legislative Description
Strengthening GPS tampering Laws
Last Action
Reporting date extended to Thursday April 2, 2026
2/26/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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