Massachusetts · Massachusetts General Laws — Part IV, Title I, Crimes and Punishments
Mass. Gen. Laws (Crimes) § 264:11: Promotion of anarchy; prohibition
What this law says, in plain English
This statute prohibits advocating or inciting violence against public officials, killing, property destruction, or violent overthrow of government through speech or written materials. Violation is punishable by up to three years in state prison, up to 2.5 years in jail, or a fine up to $1,000.
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