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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 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)
Official Document
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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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