Massachusetts § 13I - Assault or assault and battery on emergency medical technician, ambulance operator, ambulance attendant or health care provider

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 13I — Assault or assault and battery on emergency medical technician, ambulance operator, ambulance attendant or health care provider, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 13I. Assault or assault and battery on emergency medical technician, ambulance operator, ambulance attendant or health care provider

Section 13I. Whoever commits an assault or an assault and battery on an emergency medical technician, an ambulance operator, an ambulance attendant or a health care provider as defined in section 1 of chapter 111, while the technician, operator, attendant or provider is treating or transporting a person in the line of duty, shall be punished by imprisonment in the house of correction for not less than 90 days nor more than 2 and one-half years or by a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $5,000, or both.

Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 13I

What does Massachusetts General Laws § 13I cover?

Section 13I ("Assault or assault and battery on emergency medical technician, ambulance operator, ambulance attendant or health care provider") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Massachusetts § 13I?

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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?

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