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MA H1768
Relative to the protection of vulnerable adults from sexual assault committed by mandated reporters, persons in a position of trust, and providers of transportation
summary
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
Relative to the protection of vulnerable adults from sexual assault. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to protect vulnerable adults from sexual assault committed by mandated reporters, persons in a position of trust, and providers of transportation. It establishes a new offense of sexual assault against vulnerable adults, which includes sexual intercourse, unnatural sexual intercourse, and indecent assault and battery. The bill defines a vulnerable adult as a person 14 years of age or older who is admitted to a mental health or community-based facility, receiving community-based services, or residing in a long-term care facility. The bill also adds the new offense of sexual assault of vulnerable adults to the definition of "sex offense" under the state's sex offender registry laws, subjecting offenders to additional penalties and registration requirements.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4831 (on 07/22/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1768 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1768.pdf |
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