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MA H1478
MA H1478To amend the civil rights law, in relation to reporting a non-emergency incident involving a member of a protected class
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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 reporting non-emergency incidents involving members of protected classes. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends the civil rights law to impose penalties for individuals who intentionally target or cause harm to a person or their property based on the person's race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, religion, age, disability, or sexual orientation, even if the belief or perception regarding the person's protected status is incorrect. The bill allows individuals or groups to bring a civil action seeking injunctive relief, damages, or other appropriate remedies if the court finds the person violated this section by summoning the police without reasonable suspicion of criminal activity or an imminent threat.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
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/H1478 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1478.pdf |
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