SECTION 1. Chapter 265 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 13L the following section:-
Section 13M. Whoever commits an assault or assault and battery on a candidate running for public office shall be punished by imprisonment in the house of correction for not less than 90 days not more than 2 ½ years or by a fine of not less than $500 not more than $5,000 or both.
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