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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to the addition of sex and gender as a protected class category for crime prosecutions. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to modify Section 39 of Chapter 265 of the Massachusetts General Laws by adding "sex" and "gender" as protected categories in existing hate crime or bias crime legislation. By inserting these terms after "national origin" in the current law, the bill expands legal protections against crimes motivated by bias or discrimination to include a person's sex or gender. This means that if someone commits a criminal act targeting an individual specifically because of their sex or gender identity, they could potentially face enhanced penalties or prosecution under this statute. The amendment appears to be a relatively straightforward modification aimed at providing additional legal safeguards for individuals who might be vulnerable to discriminatory violence or harassment based on their sex or gender characteristics.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 02/05/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1246 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1246.pdf |
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