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MA H1561
MA H1561To amend the civil rights law, in relation to reporting a non-emergency incident involving a member of a protected class
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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 reporting non-emergency incidents involving members of protected classes. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends the civil rights law to establish penalties for individuals who intentionally select a person or property for harm, cause damage, or summon a police officer without reason, in whole or in substantial part due to a belief or perception about the person's race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, religion, age, disability, or sexual orientation, regardless of whether the belief or perception is correct. The bill allows for civil actions to be brought by the affected individual or group for injunctive relief, damages, or other appropriate remedies. It also specifies that a person lacks reason to suspect a violation of the law or an imminent threat where a reasonable person would not suspect such a violation or threat.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1561 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1561.pdf |
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