Massachusetts H1790 aims to protect children from domestic violence by increasing penalties for assault in the presence of a child under 16.
Massachusetts H1790 amends the state's General Laws to increase penalties for assault or assault and battery committed in the presence of a child under 16. The bill specifies that such offenses will result in imprisonment or fines. Additionally, law enforcement agencies must notify the Department of Social Services of these charges, allowing the department to use this information at its discretion. The bill seeks to strengthen protections for children exposed to domestic violence.
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