H 1877
An Act relative to assault and battery upon a transit worker
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Bill overview
This bill addresses the crime of assault and battery specifically when committed against transit workers, such as bus drivers, subway operators, and other personnel who maintain public transportation systems. It aims to increase penalties and provide greater protection for these workers who often face a higher risk of violence in their jobs. The current version of the bill is substantially similar to H.4645, which was amended by substitution.
Key provisions
- Increases penalties for assault and battery offenses when the victim is a transit worker.
- Specifically defines ‘transit worker’ for the purposes of this legislation.
- May include provisions related to enhanced criminal record restrictions for offenders.
- Addresses the need for increased protection for transit workers.
- The bill was amended by substitution with H.4645.
- The Judiciary Committee referred the bill for consideration.
Who is affected
- Transit workers (e.g., bus drivers, subway operators)
- Individuals who commit assault and battery offenses
- The public transportation system
- The Judiciary
Notable changes
- The bill was amended by substitution with H.4645.
- The bill has been reviewed and considered by multiple committees and the Senate.
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Primary sponsor
Jr. Joseph W. McGonagle
Cosponsors
Adam J. Scanlon
Adrian C. Madaro
Brian W. Murray
Christopher J. Worrell
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Bill H.1877 194th (Current)
An Act relative to assault and battery upon a transit worker
By Representative McGonagle of Everett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1877) of Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr., and others relative to the offense of assault and battery upon transit workers. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr.
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Bill History
Displaying 12 actions for Bill H.1877
| 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 |
| 8/18/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 8/28/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 8/28/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 8/28/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/22/2025 | House | Read third |
| 10/22/2025 | House | Bills in the Third Reading special report accepted |
| 10/22/2025 | House | Amended by substitution of a bill with the same title, see H4645 |
| 10/23/2025 | Senate | Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment, substituting therefor a new draft, see H4645 |
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