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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
Relative to prohibiting the display of symbols of hate in public spaces. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the display of symbols of hate, such as the Confederate flag, the German National Socialist Party flag, and other emblems of white supremacy or neo-Nazi ideology, in public spaces in Massachusetts. The bill defines these "symbols of hate" in detail and specifies that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall not sell or display them on public property, unless they are used for educational or historical purposes, such as in a book, digital medium, or museum.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (8)
Elizabeth Malia (D)*,
Christine Barber (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Dan Sena (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1762 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1762.pdf |
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