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MA H1807

MA H1807
To prevent aiding, supporting, or enticing a child to runaway


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to penalties for aiding, supporting, or enticing children to runaway. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill aims to prevent the act of aiding, supporting, or enticing a child under the age of 18 to run away from the care of their parent, legal guardian, or other responsible party. The bill defines "entice" as luring, inducing, persuading, tempting, inciting, soliciting, coaxing, or inviting a child to run away. The bill establishes penalties for those who knowingly engage in such behavior, with harsher punishments for those who target younger children under the age of 14. Additionally, the bill imposes even stricter penalties for individuals who commit these offenses within 300 feet of educational facilities, such as schools and preschools.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4517 (on 06/05/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1807
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1807.pdf
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