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MA H3352

Protecting children


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a penalty for parents, legal guardians or caretakers failing to report the death of a minor child. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a penalty for parents, legal guardians, or caretakers who fail to report the death of a minor child to law enforcement or emergency medical personnel within 24 hours. The penalty for such a failure to report includes imprisonment in the state prison for up to 5 years or a fine of up to $10,000 and imprisonment in jail or a house of correction for up to 2.5 years.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)

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