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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
187th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the crime of incest. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill expands protections against the crime of incest by amending Section 17 of Chapter 272 of the General Laws, which defines the crime. Previously, incest was prohibited between individuals related by "consanguinity," meaning by blood. This bill adds "affinity or adoption" to the definition, meaning that incest will now also be prohibited between individuals related by marriage (affinity) or by legal adoption, regardless of whether they are related by blood. This change broadens the scope of who is protected under incest laws. The bill takes effect immediately upon its passage.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Elizabeth Poirier (R)*,
Brad Jones (R),
Steven Levy (R),
Marc Lombardo (R),
Shaunna O'Connell (R),
George Ross (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4364 (on 07/31/2012)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.malegislature.gov/Bills/187/House/H480 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/187/H480 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/PDF?billId=8663&generalCourtId=1 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/BillHtml/8663?generalCourtId=1 |
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