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Introduced
05/20/2021
05/20/2021
In Committee
05/20/2021
05/20/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to penalties for aiding, supporting, or enticing children to runaway. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to prevent aiding, supporting, or enticing a child under the age of 18 to run away from the care of their parent, legal guardian, or other legally responsible party. The bill creates new criminal penalties for such actions, with more severe punishments for aiding or enticing a child under the age of 14. The bill also provides additional penalties for violations that occur within 300 feet of a school or preschool. The key terms in the bill are "entice" (which means to lure, induce, or invite), "abscond" (to run away or depart without permission), and "custody" (referring to the legal responsibility for a child's care).
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 |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3788 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3788.pdf |
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