MA H1653

Bill

MA H1653

To repeal certain statutes that are unconstitutional

Introduced
01/20/2015

In Committee
01/20/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to repeal certain statutes regarding education and morality that may be considered unconstitutional. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to repeal several sections of Massachusetts General Laws, specifically sections 30 and 31 of Chapter 71, sections 16A and 22 of Chapter 264, and sections 14, 18, 26, 34, 35, and 36 of Chapter 272. The purpose of repealing these statutes, as indicated by the government summary, is to remove laws related to education and morality that may be considered unconstitutional, thereby aligning the state's legal code with current constitutional standards.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

Chris Walsh (D)*, Denise Provost (D), Byron Rushing (D), Tom Sannicandro (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4392 (on 06/13/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H1653

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H1653
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1653
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1653.pdf

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