Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H1893 — An Act to stop profiling transgender people and low-income women

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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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 to stop profiling transgender people and low-income women

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How this bill changes current law

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The bill removes existing language criminalizing common street behaviors and provides legal immunity for certain offenses when reporting a crime.

  • Chapter 272, Section 53

    Common night walkers, common street walkers, both male and female,

    Eliminates specific language that defines and criminalizes common street walkers.

  • Chapter 94C, Section 34B

    Any person who, in good faith, reports a crime shall not be charged or prosecuted for (i) possession of a controlled substance under section 34, (ii) sex for fee under chapter 272 section 53A subsections (a) or (b), or found in violation of a condition of probation or pretrial release as determined by a court or a condition of parole, as determined by the parole board if the evidence for the above enumerated offenses was gained as a result of reporting a crime.

    Creates immunity for individuals reporting crimes, protecting them from prosecution for specific offenses related to drugs and sex work.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H1893 do?
An Act to stop profiling transgender people and low-income women
Who sponsors H1893?
H1893 is sponsored by Samantha Montaño (Democrat).
What is the current status of H1893?
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 H1893?
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