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MA S948
Relative to revising certain laws that unconstitutionally proscribe private consensual conduct between adults
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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
For legislation relative to revising certain laws that unconstitutionally proscribe private consensual conduct between adults. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing laws in Massachusetts to exempt private consensual conduct between adults from certain prohibitions. Specifically, it adds a sentence to Sections 34 and 35 of Chapter 272 of the General Laws stating that these sections, which criminalize certain behaviors, shall not apply to acts conducted in private between consenting adults. This change is intended to address laws that have been deemed unconstitutional for restricting private, consensual activity between adults.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2496 (on 02/03/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S948 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S948.pdf |
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