Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H1608 — An Act relative to restraining orders as they pertain to hate crimes

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

An Act relative to restraining orders as they pertain to hate crimes

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The bill revises the definitions and penalties related to harassment and related offenses in Massachusetts law.

  • Section 1 of chapter 258E

    “Harassment” → “Harassment”, (i) 3 or more acts of willful and malicious conduct aimed at a specific person committed with the intent to caucus fear, intimidation, abuse or damage to property and that does in face cause fear, intimidation, abuse or damage to property; or (ii) an act that: (A) by force, threat or duress causes another to involuntarily engage in sexual relations; or (B) constitutes a violation of section 13B, 13F, 13H, 22, 22A, 23, 24, 24B, 26C, 37, 39, 43 or 43A of chapter 265 or section 3 of chapter 272.

    This change clarifies and expands the definition of harassment to include specific criteria and examples.

  • Section 39 of chapter 265

    Whoever commits an assault or a battery upon a person or the relative thereof or damages the real or personal property of a person with the intent to intimidate such person because of such person's race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability shall be punished by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars or by imprisonment in a house of correction for not more than two and one-half years, or by both such fine and imprisonment. → (a) Whoever commits an assault or a battery upon a person or the relative thereof or damages the real or personal property of a person with the intent to intimidate such person because of such person's race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability shall be punished by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars or by imprisonment in a house of correction for not more than two and one-half years, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

    This change modifies the text surrounding the penalty for assault or battery with intent to intimidate, but does not change its substance.

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Frequently asked questions

What does H1608 do?
An Act relative to restraining orders as they pertain to hate crimes
Who sponsors H1608?
H1608 is sponsored by Tackey Chan (Democrat).
What is the current status of H1608?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H1608?
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