An Act relative to fires and explosions
This bill amends Massachusetts laws to increase penalties for individuals who wantonly or recklessly set fires or use explosives that cause personal injury. It specifically targets those who manufacture controlled substances and cause fires or explosions resulting in harm, imposing stricter prison sentences for these offenses. The legislation also strengthens punishments for arson committed on school property and adjusts fines and jail terms for wildfires that damage property based on the cost of restoration. Additionally, it clarifies penalties for setting fires that damage property rather than just causing physical injury to people.
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 · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jay Livingstone
DDemocratic
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