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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 restraining orders as they pertain to hate crimes. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends the definition of "harassment" in Massachusetts law to include acts of willful and malicious conduct aimed at a specific person with the intent to cause fear, intimidation, abuse, or property damage, as well as acts that constitute certain sexual offenses or property crimes. It also modifies the law on assault or battery committed with the intent to intimidate someone due to their race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability, increasing the possible fine and imprisonment.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (9)
Tackey Chan (D)*,
Mindy Domb (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Brian Murray (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Adrianne Ramos (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
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/H1418 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1418.pdf |
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