Amends Massachusetts law to expand district court jurisdiction over threats involving deadly weapons, explosives, and hazardous substances.
This bill amends Massachusetts law to expand the jurisdiction of district courts to include threats involving deadly weapons, explosives, chemical or biological agents, or other devices or substances capable of causing death, serious bodily injury, or substantial property damage. The changes aim to ensure that such serious threats are handled within the appropriate legal framework, enhancing public safety and legal recourse.
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