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MA S1267

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bruce Tarr

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Creates a new Section 34B in Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 268 establishing a 25-foot "safety zone" around law enforcement officers performing official duties
  • Prohibits knowingly or intentionally approaching within 25 feet of an officer after being ordered to stop approaching or retreat
  • Applies to all law enforcement officers as defined in MGL Chapter 6E Section 1
  • Penalties include a fine up to $500 or imprisonment up to 1 year
  • Violations are classified as a breach of the peace

Legislative Description

Creating a law enforcement officer safety zone after warning

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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