Bill > H804

This bill aims to further protect children by amending Massachusetts' General Laws to establish two new criminal offenses. First, it creates a penalty of up to 5 years in state prison for a parent, legal guardian, or caretaker who willfully fails to contact law enforcement or emergency personnel within 48 hours of a minor child's (16 years old or younger) whereabouts being unknown. Second, it imposes a penalty of up to 5 years in state prison, or a fine of up to $10,000 and up to 2.5 years in a house of correction, for a parent, legal guardian, or caretaker who fails to notify law enforcement or emergency personnel within 1 hour of the death of a minor child (16 years old or younger).

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H804