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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 transmitting of indecent visual depictions by persons younger than eighteen years of age. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to address the issue of teenagers transmitting indecent visual depictions, commonly known as "sexting." The key provisions include establishing an educational diversion program developed by the Attorney General, in consultation with the Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center (MARC) and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. This program is designed to educate teenagers about the legal consequences, non-legal consequences, and long-term impacts of sexting or posting such images online. The bill also directs courts to stay arraignment or place teenagers who are alleged to have violated specific sections of the law on pretrial probation, with the condition of completing the educational diversion program. If the teenager fails to comply, the case will be restored to the docket for further proceedings.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (9)
Brian Ashe (D),
Claire Cronin (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Keiko Orrall (R),
Dave Rogers (D),
Richard Ross (R),
Jeff Roy (D),
Aaron Vega (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4455 (on 05/03/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H948 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H948.pdf |
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