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MA H1593

Relative to the concealment of the death of children and the penalties for the sale or purchase of minor children


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the concealment of the death of children and the penalties for the sale or purchase of minor children. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends Massachusetts state law to address the concealment of a child's death and the sale or purchase of minor children. Specifically, it establishes a penalty of up to 5 years in state prison or 2.5 years in a house of correction for concealing a child's death to prevent determining if the child was born alive or murdered. Additionally, it imposes the same penalty for trading, selling, or receiving a minor child in exchange for money, property, or other valuable consideration, unless otherwise provided by law.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)

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