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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 stop profiling transgender people and low-income women. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to stop profiling of transgender people and low-income women. It does this by removing the language "Common night walkers, common street walkers, both male and female" from Section 53 of Chapter 272 of the General Laws, and repealing Section 62 of the same chapter. Additionally, it adds a new Section 34B to Chapter 94C, which provides that any person who in good faith reports a crime shall not be charged or prosecuted for possession of a controlled substance, or for sex work-related offenses, if the evidence for those offenses was gained as a result of reporting the crime. This is intended to encourage reporting of crimes without fear of prosecution for certain related offenses.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (8)
Julian Cyr (D)*,
Mike Connolly (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Eric Lesser (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Erika Uyterhoeven (D),
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/S992 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S992.pdf |
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