Bill > H1834

This bill proposes to repeal Sections 34 and 35 of Chapter 272 of the Massachusetts General Laws, which are likely outdated statutes related to sexual conduct that have been considered discriminatory or homophobic. While the specific details of the original sections are not provided in the bill text, the title "Repealing homophobic and transphobic laws" suggests these sections contained provisions that criminalized or discriminated against consensual sexual activities between same-sex partners or transgender individuals. By repealing these sections, the bill aims to eliminate legally sanctioned discrimination and update the state's laws to be more inclusive and respectful of LGBTQ+ individuals' rights. The bill would be enacted by the Massachusetts Senate and House of Representatives, effectively removing these potentially discriminatory legal provisions from the state's legislative code.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1834