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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 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Specifically, it removes sections 36, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, and 69 of Chapter 272 of the General Laws, which covered outdated and obsolete offenses.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 Overall, the bill modernizes the state's criminal code by eliminating outdated provisions and revising the laws related to bestiality.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)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S891 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S891.pdf |
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