Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
HD 5223: An Act relative to penalties for assault and battery on a police officer
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HD 5223 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on October 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to penalties for assault and battery on a police officer. Primary sponsor: Steve Xiarhos (Republican). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 15, 2025): Referred to the committee on House Rules.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Steven George Xiarhos and others relative to penalties for assault and battery on a police officer. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Xiarhos | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Barnstable |
| Kelly Dooner | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | Third Bristol and Plymouth |
| Steven Howitt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Bristol |
| Brad Jones | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 20th Middlesex |
| Joe McKenna | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18th Worcester |
| Norm Orrall | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12th Bristol |
| Todd Smola | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1st Hampden |
| Mike Soter | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 8th Worcester |
| Marcus Vaughn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9th Norfolk |
| Donald Wong | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9th Essex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to the committee on House Rules