An Act increasing penalties for certain violent acts
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to increase penalties for specific violent acts in Massachusetts. It aims to strengthen the legal response to certain offenses by raising the potential consequences for those convicted. The legislation seeks to deter violence and ensure appropriate punishment for serious crimes. The Judiciary committee is currently reviewing the bill.
Key provisions
- Increases penalties for specific violent acts.
- The bill is currently under review by the Judiciary committee.
- The specific violent acts covered by the increased penalties are not detailed in the provided text.
- The bill builds upon previous attempts to increase penalties for crimes against vulnerable populations.
Who is affected
- Individuals convicted of violent crimes.
- The general public (through increased crime deterrence).
- The Massachusetts criminal justice system.
Notable changes
- The bill seeks to modify existing sentencing guidelines for violent offenses.
- It is similar to previous legislation (S.874, S.809, H.1414) aimed at increasing penalties for crimes against vulnerable populations.
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Sponsors
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Michael Morrissey
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