H4412

Relative to witness intimidation

Introduced·7/17/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H4412 amends witness intimidation laws to increase penalties for armed misconduct.

Massachusetts H4412 amends the General Laws to enhance penalties for witness intimidation when the misconduct is committed while armed. Specifically, it adds a new sentence to section 13B of chapter 268, increasing the maximum prison sentence from 2½ years to 20 years. This change aims to deter armed intimidation by imposing harsher penalties.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Nov 18, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

Nov 18, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

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

Nov 18, 2025

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

Nov 18, 2025

House

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