H2005
An Act to promote correctional personnel safety
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Bill overview
This bill aims to increase penalties for individuals incarcerated in Massachusetts correctional facilities who commit assaults or battery using dangerous weapons against correctional officers, employees, or volunteers. It seeks to protect these individuals by strengthening the legal consequences for such offenses. The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee and subsequently concurred by the Senate. It is intended to enhance safety within correctional facilities.
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Primary sponsor
Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida
Cosponsors
Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida
Kelly W. Pease
Steven George Xiarhos
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