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MA S1024
Relative to the protection of vulnerable adults from sexual assault committed by mandated reporters, persons in a position of trust and providers of transportation
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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to the protection of vulnerable adults from sexual assault committed by mandated reporters, persons in a position of trust and providers of transportation. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends Massachusetts law to create a new criminal offense for sexual assault of vulnerable adults committed by mandated reporters, persons in a position of trust, or providers of transportation. The bill defines "vulnerable adult" as a person 14 years or older who is admitted to a mental health or residential facility, receiving community-based services, or residing in a long-term care facility. It imposes significant prison sentences for such offenses, with enhanced penalties for repeat offenders, and prohibits consent as a defense. The bill also adds this new offense to the state's sex offender registry law.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2753 (on 05/02/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1024 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1024.pdf |
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