A Massachusetts lawmaker has introduced legislation in response to the brutal October stabbing of former Fall River Mayor Will Flanagan.

A press release by Flanagan said the bill, called “Flanagan’s Law,” intends to stop violent acts by those who suffer from mental illness and have a criminal history. The legislation was introduced by state Rep. Alan Silvia, a Fall River Democrat.

Surveillance video released by police showed a person approaching Flanagan from behind and stabbing him multiple times. The incident happened near Flanagan’s cannabis dispensary on Hartwell Street.

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