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MA S891

Relative to archaic crimes


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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

For legislation relative to archaic crimes. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill aims to repeal several archaic criminal laws in Massachusetts. Specifically, it removes sections 36, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, and 69 of Chapter 272 of the General Laws, which covered outdated and obsolete offenses. The bill also amends Section 34 of Chapter 272 to update the language and penalties related to the crime of committing sexual acts on animals. Overall, the bill modernizes the state's criminal code by eliminating outdated provisions and revising the laws related to bestiality.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2496 (on 02/03/2020)

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