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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
For legislation to ban the "Confederate flag" in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill seeks to ban the display, flying, or use of the Confederate flag in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The bill defines the Confederate flag as the rectangular red flag with a blue X and 13 white stars, as well as any other variations of the "Stars and Bars" flag used by the Confederate States of America from 1861 to 1865. Anyone found guilty of displaying, flying, or using the Confederate flag would face a fine of $500 to $1,000 and imprisonment of 2.5 to 4 years in state prison, as the bill considers such actions to be attempts to enforce "racially motivated hate, fear, and sedition."
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2665 (on 02/07/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1132 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1132.pdf |
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