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MA S1012

MA S1012
To define indecent assault and battery, including nonconsensual condom removal


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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

For legislation to define indecent assault and battery, including nonconsensual condom removal. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill aims to define and create civil remedies for the crime of "indecent assault and battery," including nonconsensual condom removal. It amends existing laws to specify various acts that constitute this offense, such as intentionally or recklessly causing harmful or offensive contact with an intimate part of another person, or causing contact between a sexual organ and an intimate part without consent after a condom or other barrier has been removed. The bill provides for civil damages, including general, special, and punitive damages, as well as equitable relief, for victims of this offense. It is intended to provide additional legal protections and remedies beyond those already available under existing law.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

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

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