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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 hate crimes . The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 39 of Chapter 265 of the Massachusetts General Laws to increase the penalties for hate crimes. Specifically, it increases the maximum prison sentence from 5 years to 10 years for the commission of a hate crime, the maximum sentence for a hate crime with serious bodily injury from 2.5 years to 5 years, the maximum sentence for a hate crime resulting in death from 10 years to 20 years, and the maximum fine for a hate crime from $5,000 to $10,000. The bill also increases the minimum sentence for a hate crime resulting in death from 1 year to 2 years.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2496 (on 02/03/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1026 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1026.pdf |
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