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MA H1675

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michelle DuBois

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 39 of Chapter 265 of the Massachusetts General Laws to add "sex" and "gender" to the list of protected categories under hate crime statutes
  • Currently protected categories include race, color, religion, and national origin; this bill expands protections to cover gender-based targeting
  • Filed by Representative Michelle M. DuBois (10th Plymouth) on January 17, 2025
  • Similar legislation was previously filed in the 2023-2024 session as House Bill No. 1473
  • Referred to the Judiciary Committee for consideration

Legislative Description

To advance hate-crime protections for victims who are targeted due to their gender

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4636

10/23/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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