S 1595 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act prohibiting soliciting acts of terrorism

This bill amends Massachusetts law to criminalize soliciting, inciting, or encouraging others to commit acts of terrorism that threaten human life, property, or critical infrastructure. It defines "solicits" broadly to include actions like luring, advising, or commanding and specifies that penalties range from fines and jail time to up to 20 years in prison or life imprisonment if the act results in death. The legislation also mandates that convicted individuals pay restitution for any financial losses or damages caused by the crime and requires the Attorney General to review existing terrorism laws within 90 days to ensure they remain effective against modern threats.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
May 2024
House Passage
Apr 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action May 16, 2024
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
9
Key actions
3
Committee
2
May 16, 2024
Senate · Reported by committee
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
Apr 25, 2024
House · Passed
House concurred
Apr 4, 2024
House · Passed
House concurred
Feb 16, 2023
House · Passed
House concurred
Feb 16, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
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