MA S1126

Bill

MA S1126

Relative to consensual adolescent sexual activity

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to consensual adolescent sexual activity. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill aims to amend the existing laws in Massachusetts regarding consensual sexual activity between adolescents. It modifies the provisions related to indecent assault and battery on a minor, as well as the law on sexual intercourse with a minor under 16 years of age. The bill introduces exceptions for cases where the age difference between the parties is no more than 2 years and the minor has reached the age of 13. Additionally, it repeals Section 4 of Chapter 272 of the General Laws and specifies that the act will take effect upon its passage.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (6)

Becca Rausch (D)*, Adam Hinds (D), Mary Keefe (D), Jack Lewis (D), Mike Moore (D), Erika Uyterhoeven (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2665 (on 02/07/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1126

(2 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1126
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1126.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1090	To improve child and adolescent mental health services	Accompanied a study order, see H5222	Similar To
S2665	Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on the Judiciary to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to judiciary matters	Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules	Replaced by

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