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MA H3062

Relative to the age of consent in certain criminal prosecutions and civil actions for sexual assault and rape of a child


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the age of consent in certain criminal prosecutions and civil actions for sexual assault and rape of a child. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends Massachusetts law to prohibit individuals employed by or contracted with public or private schools, youth services departments, or certain other institutions from engaging in sexual abuse of persons under the age of 19 (or 22 if not yet graduated) who are served by those institutions. It also creates a civil cause of action for such sexual abuse. The bill extends similar prohibitions and civil liability to employees and contractors of institutions of higher education who engage in sexual abuse of enrolled students 19 years of age or younger who have not yet graduated.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)

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