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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
187th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the repeal or reform of certain archaic laws. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to repeal or update several sections of Massachusetts General Laws, which are the state's compiled statutes. Specifically, it repeals Section 16A of Chapter 264, Section 24 of Chapter 265, and Sections 18, 35 of Chapter 272, effectively removing these laws from the books. Additionally, it amends Section 34 of Chapter 272 by replacing the archaic and offensive phrase "commits the abominable and detestable crime against nature" with the more modern and neutral term "engages in sexual relations," thereby updating the language used in the law. The overall aim of this legislation is to remove or reform outdated and potentially offensive legal provisions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (14)
Byron Rushing (D)*,
Ruth Balser (D),
Gloria Fox (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Jay Kaufman (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Tom Sannicandro (D),
Carl Sciortino (D),
Frank Smizik (D),
Ellen Story (D),
Cleon Turner (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Martha Walz (D),
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/H490 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/187/H490 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/PDF?billId=7779&generalCourtId=1 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/BillHtml/7779?generalCourtId=1 |
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