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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
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1593 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1593.pdf |
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