H 2060
An Act relative to assault and battery against healthcare personnel, school officials, and first responders
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to increase penalties for assault and battery against healthcare workers, school officials, and first responders in Massachusetts. It aims to protect these individuals who often face significant risks in their jobs and ensure they receive appropriate legal recourse when harmed. The bill clarifies existing laws and strengthens the legal framework surrounding these types of offenses. It also establishes a clearer process for reporting and prosecuting such incidents.
Key provisions
- Increases penalties for assault and battery offenses against healthcare personnel.
- Expands the definition of ‘assault and battery’ to include specific instances of harm against school officials.
- Protects first responders from assault and battery.
- Clarifies the legal standards for prosecuting these offenses.
- Establishes a reporting process for incidents involving these groups.
- Addresses potential immunity protections for individuals acting in good faith.
Who is affected
- Healthcare personnel
- School officials
- First responders
- Victims of assault and battery
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- Strengthens legal protections for healthcare workers, school officials, and first responders.
- Potentially clarifies existing legal ambiguities regarding assault and battery.
- May establish a more robust reporting system for incidents.
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Primary sponsor
Steven George Xiarhos
Cosponsors
Bruce E. Tarr
Francisco E. Paulino
Kelly W. Pease
Michael O. Moore
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Bill H.2060 194th (Current)
An Act relative to assault and battery against healthcare personnel, school officials, and first responders
By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2060) of Steven George Xiarhos and Francisco E. Paulino relative to assault and battery against healthcare personnel, school officials, and first responders. The Judiciary.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Steven George Xiarhos Status: Referred to Joint Committee on the Judiciary
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.2060
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 4/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-2 |
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