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MA H1480

MA H1480
Relative to sexually exploited individuals


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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

Relative to sexually exploited individuals. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill seeks to provide legal protections and support for sexually exploited individuals. It adds definitions of "commercial sexual exploitation" and "sexually exploited individual" to state law, and expands certain services and protections to cover this population. The bill also modifies existing laws related to prostitution and sexual conduct, offering a more nuanced approach that recognizes sexually exploited individuals as victims rather than perpetrators. Overall, the bill aims to improve the way the legal system addresses the issue of sexual exploitation.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

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

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