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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 definition of hate crime. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends the definition of a hate crime in Massachusetts law. Specifically, it changes the language from "of a person" to "of another" and from "such person" to "a person" in the existing law. It also adds a new paragraph that allows for restitution to be used to repair property damage caused by someone intending to intimidate a person based on their race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
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/H1392 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1392.pdf |
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