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MA H1683

MA H1683
To stop profiling transgender people and low-income women

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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 transgender people and low-income women and the penalties for certain offenses. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill aims to stop profiling of transgender people and low-income women by amending certain sections of the Massachusetts General Laws. Specifically, it removes the language referring to "common night walkers" and "common street walkers" from Section 53 of Chapter 272, and repeals Section 62 of the same chapter. Additionally, it adds a new Section 34B to Chapter 94C, which provides immunity from prosecution for possession of controlled substances or sex work-related offenses for anyone who, in good faith, reports a crime.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4831 (on 07/22/2024)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Gender, Identity and Sexual Orientation Discrimination
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
  • ‐ Sex Offenses, Child Pornography, and Sexual Assault
(2 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1683 03/15/2023
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1683.pdf 03/15/2023
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