Budget Amendment ID: FY2027-S4-273

GOV 273

Violent Act Injury

Mr. Montigny moved that the proposed new text be amended by inserting the following sections:-

"SECTION X.  Section 1 of chapter 32 of the General Laws, as most recently amended by section 21 of chapter 73 of the acts of 2025, is hereby amended by striking out the definition of “Violent act injury” and inserting in place thereof the following definition:-

“Violent act injury”, a catastrophic or life-threatening bodily injury that results in permanent bodily or psychological injury sustained as a direct and proximate result of a violent attack upon a person by means of a dangerous weapon, which is used in a manner intended to cause serious injury or death, including, but not limited to, a firearm, knife, automobile or explosive device.

SECTION XX.  Chapter 149 of the act of 2024, as most recently amended by sections 21 through 23 of chapter 73 of the acts of 2025, is hereby effective as of July 1, 2023.".