An Act relative to safety and privacy for elected officials

This bill prohibits protests or demonstrations within 100 yards of the residences or active domiciles of elected officials in Massachusetts. It directly affects individuals who organize or attend such gatherings near the homes of state legislators and other public servants. The law mandates that law enforcement ask anyone violating this distance limit to disperse, and it imposes penalties of up to one year in jail, a fine between $100 and $500, or both for those who refuse to comply. By establishing this specific buffer zone, the legislation aims to enhance the safety and privacy of elected officials without addressing broader protest rights elsewhere.