H 1500 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to throwing objects at motor vehicles

This bill amends Massachusetts law to increase penalties for willfully throwing or shooting objects at motor vehicles, trains, or school buses. It also covers acts that assault or interfere with drivers, conductors, or other operators while they are performing their duties. Under the new provisions, offenders could face a fine of up to $1,000, imprisonment for up to five years, or both. The legislation directly affects individuals who engage in such acts and the transportation operators they target.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Jun 5, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Paul Frost
RRepublican
MA
7th Worcester