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MA H2315

MA H2315
Further defining a 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

For legislation to further define hate crimes. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to further define hate crimes by amending Section 32 of Chapter 22C of the existing law. Specifically, it seeks to add language that would include "an attack on a police officer which results in serious injury or death" as part of the definition of a hate crime, in addition to the existing criteria of acts motivated by "hatred, bias, or prejudice" and intended to "cause fear, intimidation, or violence."

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4878 (on 07/24/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2315
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2315.pdf
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