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MA S1367

MA S1367
Protecting individuals in law enforcement custody


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
05/18/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to protecting individuals in law enforcement custody . Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill seeks to protect individuals in law enforcement custody by amending existing laws. It adds a new paragraph to Section 22 of Chapter 265, which states that any law enforcement officer who has sexual intercourse or unnatural sexual intercourse with a person in their custody or control shall be in violation of the law. The bill also creates a new Section 21B in Chapter 268, which imposes a prison sentence of up to 5 years and/or a $10,000 fine on any police officer who engages in sexual relations with someone under arrest, in detention, or in the officer's custody. The law deems such individuals incapable of consenting to sexual relations with the officer.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 05/18/2020)

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