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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 photographing, videotaping or electronically surveilling certain persons. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill updates and clarifies the Massachusetts law related to "upskirting" - the act of secretly photographing, videotaping, or electronically surveilling a person who is nude or partially nude without their consent. The bill defines key terms such as "electronically surveils," "partially nude," and "sexual or other intimate parts." It establishes penalties for these actions, with harsher punishments if the victim is a minor or incompetent. The bill also provides an affirmative defense if the person being photographed, videotaped, or surveilled has actual knowledge and consents to the activity, as long as they are competent to grant such consent.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (9)
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D)*,
John Barrett (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Paul Mark (D),
Smitty Pignatelli (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4517 (on 06/05/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1477 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1477.pdf |
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