An Act relative to employees of private railroads
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill addresses assault and battery incidents involving employees of private railroads who provide a public service. It seeks to establish legal protections for these workers and potentially improve accountability for perpetrators. The bill is currently under consideration by the Massachusetts legislature’s Judiciary Committee, with a scheduled hearing to discuss the issue further. It builds upon previous legislative efforts to protect various workers from violence.
Key provisions
- Addresses assault and battery against employees of private railroads.
- Specifically focuses on employees delivering a public service.
- Aims to provide legal protections for railroad employees.
- Likely to involve investigation and prosecution of offenders.
- Related to ongoing efforts to prevent workplace violence.
Who is affected
- Employees of private railroads
- Individuals who commit assault and battery
- The Judiciary branch
Notable changes
- This bill expands protections to include railroad employees, building upon similar legislation for healthcare and other professions.
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Sponsors
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7 on record
Primary sponsor
Kathleen R. LaNatra
Cosponsors
Kathleen R. LaNatra
Michael D. Brady
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