An Act relative to employees of private railroads
This bill amends Massachusetts law to explicitly include employees of private railroads that provide public services under existing assault and battery protections. By adding this specific group to the legal definition, the legislation ensures these workers receive the same legal safeguards against physical attacks as other protected individuals. The change applies directly to private railroad workers delivering public services and updates the statute without altering other criminal penalties or procedures.
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
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
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 · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kathy LaNatra
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Hendricks
DDemocratic
Co
Mike Brady
DDemocratic
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