S 2697
An Act relative to assault and battery upon a transit worker
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Bill overview
This bill amends existing legislation to increase penalties for assault and battery offenses committed against transit workers. Specifically, it aims to strengthen the legal response to violence directed at individuals working in public transportation systems. The amendment seeks to protect these workers and ensure a safer environment for them and the public. It builds upon previously proposed legislation addressing similar issues.
Key provisions
- Increases the penalties for assault and battery against transit workers.
- Expands the definition of ‘transit worker’ to include a broader range of employees.
- Creates a new offense for certain acts of violence against transit workers.
- Allows for the use of aggravating factors when sentencing individuals convicted of these offenses.
- Mandates the reporting of assaults and battery incidents involving transit workers.
Who is affected
- Transit workers
- Individuals who assault or batter transit workers
- The Massachusetts public transportation system
Notable changes
- The bill modifies existing laws related to assault and battery.
- It broadens the scope of protection for transit workers beyond current legislation.
- It establishes stricter penalties for offenses against transit workers.
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Primary sponsor
Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Amendment S.2697 194th (Current)
Senate, November 6, 2025 -- Text of the Senate amendment to the House Bill relative to assault and battery upon a transit worker (House, No. 4645) (also based on Senate, No. 2531).
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 8 actions for Bill S.2697
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 11/6/2025 | Senate | Reported from the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
| 11/6/2025 | Senate | Recommended next text for H4645 |
| 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 | Amendment #2 (Tarr) rejected |
| 11/13/2025 | Senate | Amendment #3 (Tarr) rejected |
| 11/13/2025 | Senate | Substituted as a new text for H4645 |
| 11/13/2025 | Senate | See H4645 |
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