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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Tackey Chan

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:

The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:

An Act increasing penalties for certain violent acts.

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PETITION OF:

 

Name:

District/Address:

Date Added:

Tackey Chan

2nd Norfolk

1/17/2025

Michael Morrissey

Office of the Norfolk District Attorney, 45 Shawmut Road, Canton, MA 02021

1/17/2025


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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

 

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)

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An Act increasing penalties for certain violent acts.

 

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

SECTION 1. Section 15D of chapter 265 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 13, the words “5 years” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “10 years”.

SECTION 2. Said section 15D, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by striking out, in line 31, the words “10 years” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “15 years”.