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MA H1392

MA H1392
To amend the definition of hate crime


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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 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)

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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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