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MA S914

MA S914
Relative to the addition of sex and gender as a protected class category for crime prosecutions

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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the addition of sex and gender as a protected class category for crime prosecutions. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 39 of Chapter 265 of the General Laws in Massachusetts to add "sex" and "gender" as protected class categories for crime prosecutions. Specifically, the bill inserts the words "sex, gender," after the phrase "national origin," to expand the list of protected classes that are covered under this law.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2753 (on 05/02/2024)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Gender, Identity and Sexual Orientation Discrimination
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Hate Crimes
(1 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S914 03/11/2023
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S914.pdf 03/11/2023
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