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MA H1697

MA H1697
Expanding protections against incest


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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 expanding the provisions of the crime of incest. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill aims to expand the provisions of the crime of incest by adding language to include relationships based on affinity (marriage) or adoption, in addition to consanguinity (blood relation). The changes to the existing law are intended to broaden the protections against incest. The bill states that it shall take effect immediately upon its passage.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

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

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