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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 penalty for police or public safety officers engaging in sexual relations with persons in custody. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to address the issue of police or public safety officers engaging in sexual relations with individuals who are under their custody or supervision. It proposes to amend the existing law to make it a criminal offense, punishable by up to 5 years in prison or a $10,000 fine, for officers to engage in sexual relations with anyone who is under arrest, in detention, or otherwise in the actual custody of the officer or who the officer is interacting with in their official capacity. The bill also specifies that, for the purposes of this section, a person shall be deemed incapable of consenting to such sexual relations with the officer.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (24)
Ruth Balser (D),
Christine Barber (D),
Mike Barrett (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Stephen Hay (D),
Kate Hogan (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Liz Miranda (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
José Tosado (D),
Paul Tucker (D),
Andy Vargas (D),
Bud Williams (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1483 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1483.pdf |
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