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MA H1556
MA H1556To advance hate-crime protections for victims who are targeted due to their gender
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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 hate-crime protections for victims targeted due to gender. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to advance hate-crime protections for victims who are targeted due to their gender. It proposes to amend the existing law in Chapter 265 of the General Laws by adding "gender" to the list of protected characteristics, alongside national origin, that are covered under hate-crime protections. This change would expand the legal protections available to victims who are targeted for crimes due to their gender.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1556 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1556.pdf |
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