MA H1542

Bill

MA H1542

Relative to expanding protections against the crime of incest

Introduced
01/20/2015

In Committee
01/20/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th 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. Specifically, it adds "affinity or adoption" to the existing prohibition, meaning that incestuous relationships will now also be prohibited between individuals related by marriage (affinity) or by legal adoption, in addition to those related by blood (consanguinity). This change broadens the scope of who is protected by incest laws, aiming to cover a wider range of familial relationships. The bill takes effect immediately upon its passage.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Elizabeth Poirier (R)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4706 (on 10/24/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1542

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1542
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1542.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H115	Providing for enhanced protection of children and investigation of abuse and neglect allegations	Accompanied a study order, see H4613	Similar To
H116	Relative to ensuring the safety of residents of facilities under the authority of the Department of Mental Health and the Department of Developmental Services	Accompanied a study order, see H4613	Similar To
H117	Relative to the licensure and regulation of au pair and nanny agencies by the Department of Early Education and Care	Accompanied a study order, see H4613	Similar To
H250	Prohibiting intentional misrepresentation by a business of its location	Read second and ordered to a third reading	Similar To
H251	Providing security to consumers for purchases from certain vendors	Accompanied a study order, see H4578	Similar To
H4706	Judiciary	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by

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