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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the penalties for violations of age of consent laws for adolescents. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies the laws around the age of consent for adolescents in Massachusetts. It amends the existing laws to specify that a minor under the age of 14 is deemed incapable of consenting to any indecent assault and battery, unless the defendant is no more than 2 years older and the minor has attained the age of 13. Additionally, the bill increases the penalties for sexual intercourse or unnatural sexual intercourse with a minor under 16 who is more than 2 years younger than the defendant and under 13 years old. Furthermore, the bill repeals a section of the law that allowed for certain cases to be placed on file or continued without a finding. Overall, this bill aims to provide more clarity and protections around the age of consent laws for adolescents in the state.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (24)
Joseph Boncore (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Dylan Fernandes (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Carlos González (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Christina Minicucci (D),
Liz Miranda (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Aaron Vega (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1493 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1493.pdf |
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