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MA H1464

MA H1464
To amend the definition of hate crime


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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 definition of hate crime. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends the definition of a hate crime in Massachusetts law. It replaces the phrase "of a person" with "of another" and the phrase "such person" with "a person" in the existing law. It also adds a new paragraph that allows restitution to be used to repair damage done to property that was targeted with the intent to intimidate someone based on their race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

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

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