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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 the protection of children. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend Chapter 265 of the General Laws in Massachusetts to create a new section, Section 13O, which would require individuals with care and custody of a child to notify law enforcement authorities within a certain timeframe if the child is missing or has died. The bill also amends Section 13J of the same chapter to increase the maximum prison sentences for certain offenses related to the abuse or neglect of a child. The key provisions of the bill are the new reporting requirements for missing or deceased children and the increased penalties for related crimes.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (8)
Brad Jones (R)*,
Jay Barrows (R),
Nick Boldyga (R),
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
David DeCoste (R),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Marcus Vaughn (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4517 (on 06/05/2024)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1581 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1581.pdf |
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