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MA H777
Relative to the age of consent in certain criminal prosecutions for sexual assault and rape of a child
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the age of consent in certain criminal prosecution for sexual assault and rape of a child by certain employees or contractors. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 268 of the General Laws to establish a new section, Section 21B, which criminalizes sexual abuse of a person under the age of 18 by individuals employed by or contracted with public or private schools, institutions of higher learning, the Department of Youth Services, the Department of Social Services, the Department of Mental Health, the Department of Developmental Disabilities, or any private institution providing services to clients of such departments. The bill states that in such cases, the individual served by the school, department, or institution shall be deemed incapable of consenting to sexual relations, and the perpetrator shall be punished by up to 5 years in prison or a fine of up to $10,000, or both.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Donnie Berthiaume (R),
Peter Durant (R),
Joan Lovely (D),
Joe McKenna (R),
Matt Muratore (R),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H777 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H777.pdf |
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