H1616

Increasing penalties for certain violent acts

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H1616 increases penalties for certain violent acts, raising maximum sentences from 5 to 10 years and from 10 to 15 years.

Massachusetts H1616 amends Section 15D of chapter 265 of the General Laws to increase penalties for certain violent acts. The bill raises the maximum sentence for one category of violent acts from 5 to 10 years and for another category from 10 to 15 years. This change aims to impose stricter penalties on individuals convicted of these offenses, potentially deterring future acts of violence.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Sep 23, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

Sep 16, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 09/23/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

Sep 16, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order