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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
For legislation to repeal certain laws. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to reform certain archaic laws in Massachusetts. It makes the following key changes:
1. It amends the existing law on abortion to require written consent from the proper person before performing an abortion, except in emergency situations.
2. It repeals several outdated sections of the General Laws, including provisions related to contraception, adultery, fornication, and other sexual offenses that are no longer considered appropriate for criminal legislation.
3. It updates the law on bestiality, making it a criminal offense to commit sexual acts on animals, use objects to sexually abuse animals, or knowingly permit such acts on premises under one's control, with penalties of up to 20 years in prison and a $5,000 fine.
The overall goal of the bill is to remove or reform certain antiquated laws that are no longer deemed necessary or appropriate in the modern legal and social landscape.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (26)
Ruth Balser (D),
Jennifer Benson (D),
Will Brownsberger (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Carolyn Dykema (D),
Lori Ehrlich (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Carlos González (D),
Ken Gordon (D),
Danielle Gregoire (D),
Jonathan Hecht (D),
Louis Kafka (D),
Jay Kaufman (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
David Linsky (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Jeff Roy (D),
Byron Rushing (D),
John Scibak (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
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/H3123 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3123.pdf |
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