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MA H1473
MA H1473To advance hate-crime protections for victims who are targeted due to their gender
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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
Relative to hate-crime protections for victims targeted due to gender. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill seeks to advance hate-crime protections for victims who are targeted due to their gender. Specifically, it proposes to amend existing Massachusetts law to include "gender" as a protected characteristic against which hate crimes can be committed, in addition to existing protections based on factors like race, religion, and national origin.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4517 (on 06/05/2024)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Gender, Identity and Sexual Orientation Discrimination
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Hate Crimes
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1473 | 03/14/2023 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1473.pdf | 03/14/2023 |
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