H 4645
An Act relative to assault and battery upon a transit worker
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Bill overview
This law increases the penalties for assault and battery against transit workers, including bus drivers, subway operators, and other personnel who work in public transportation. It aims to protect these workers from violence and ensure a safer working environment. The law was amended and ultimately signed into law as Chapter 79 of the Acts of 2025, incorporating elements from previously considered legislation.
Key provisions
- Increases the penalties for assault and battery offenses against transit workers.
- Specifically targets individuals who commit acts of violence against bus drivers, subway operators, and other public transportation employees.
- Allows for enhanced sentencing for offenses involving transit workers.
- The law was based on and amended from previous bills, S2531 and S2697.
- The final version of the law incorporated amendments from the House of Representatives.
Who is affected
- Transit workers (including bus drivers, subway operators, and other public transportation employees)
- Individuals who commit assault and battery offenses
- The public transportation system in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- The law builds upon previous legislative efforts (H.1781, H.1669, H.4355, S.2531) to address this issue.
- It incorporates amendments from the House of Representatives, reflecting a collaborative legislative process.
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Primary sponsor
House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading
Cosponsors
Adam J. Scanlon
Adrian C. Madaro
Brian W. Murray
Christopher J. Worrell
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An Act relative to assault and battery upon a transit worker
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Sponsor: House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading
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Displaying 19 actions for Bill H.4645
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 10/22/2025 | House | Substituted for H1877 |
| 10/22/2025 | House | Passed to be engrossed - 160 YEAS to 0 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 93 ) |
| 10/23/2025 | Senate | Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
| 11/6/2025 | Senate | Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment, inserting in place thereof the text of S2697 |
| 11/6/2025 | Senate | Also based on S2531 |
| 11/6/2025 | Senate | Order relative to subject matter adopted |
| 11/6/2025 | Senate | Placed in the Orders of the Day for Thursday, November 13, 2025 |
| 11/13/2025 | Senate | Read second |
| 11/13/2025 | Senate | Amended by striking out all after the enacting clause and inserting in place thereof the text of S2697 |
| 11/13/2025 | Senate | Ordered to a third reading |
| 11/13/2025 | Senate | Read third |
| 11/13/2025 | Senate | Passed to be engrossed -see Roll Call #98 (Yeas 38 to Nays 0) |
| 11/17/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Bills in the Third Reading |
| 11/24/2025 | House | House concurred in the Senate amendment with a further amendment |
| 11/24/2025 | Senate | Rules suspended |
| 11/24/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred in the House further amendment |
| 11/24/2025 | House | Enacted |
| 11/24/2025 | Senate | Enacted and laid before the Governor |
| 12/12/2025 | Executive | Signed by the Governor, Chapter 79 of the Acts of 2025 |
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