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MA H803
Relative to the concealment of the death of children and the penalties for the sale or purchase of minor children
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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 concealment of the death of children and the penalties for the sale or purchase of minor children. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 272 of the General Laws in two ways. First, it increases the penalty for concealing the death of a child, making it punishable by up to 5 years in state prison or 2.5 years in a house of correction. Second, it creates a new section that prohibits the trading, selling, or arranging for the sale of a minor child for money, property, or anything else of value, with violators facing up to 5 years in state prison or 2.5 years in a house of correction.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H803 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H803.pdf |
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