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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 amends Chapter 265 of the Massachusetts General Laws to establish penalties for 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 entity. The bill defines "entice" as luring, inducing, persuading, tempting, inciting, soliciting, coaxing, or inviting a child to run away. The penalties vary depending on the age of the child, with harsher punishments for aiding children under 14 years old. The bill also imposes additional penalties for violations that occur within 300 feet of a school or preschool.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4517 (on 06/05/2024)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1467 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1467.pdf |
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