Bill > H1636

This bill aims to provide additional protection from child enticement. It amends the existing Massachusetts law by adding a new subsection that prohibits any person, without the permission of the child's parent or guardian, from knowingly enticing a child under the age of 16 to enter a vehicle, unless the person is a law enforcement officer, emergency services provider, firefighter, operator of a bookmobile or similar vehicle, or a paid employee or volunteer of a nonprofit or religious organization that provides activities for children. The bill includes an affirmative defense if the person acted in response to a bona fide emergency or to preserve the child's health, safety, or welfare. Violations of this new provision would be punishable by imprisonment and fines.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1636