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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
187th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to prohibit consensual acts that cause serious bodily harm or death. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill, titled "To protect persons from bodily harm by consent," proposes to amend Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 265, Section 12, making it unlawful for individuals to consent to certain violent acts, specifically aggravated battery (a more serious form of assault and battery), battery by means of a dangerous weapon, or any act that is so forceful that it is likely to cause serious bodily harm or death, unless such consent is expressly permitted under specific provisions of Chapter 147, Sections 32-50, which likely relate to authorized activities like law enforcement or self-defense training.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
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/H459 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/187/H459 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/PDF?billId=8990&generalCourtId=1 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/BillHtml/8990?generalCourtId=1 |
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