MA H1704

Creates new criminal offense for knowingly aiding, supporting, or enticing a child under 18 to run away from parents, legal guardians, or other legally responsible caregivers, punishable by up to 1 year imprisonment and/or $1,000 fine

Increases penalties when the child is under 14 years old, with punishment up to 5 years in state prison and/or $1,000 fine

Establishes harsher penalties for enticing children to abscond from DCF custody, foster care, or juvenile court placements: up to 5 years imprisonment and minimum $2,500 fine for children under 18; up to 10 years and minimum $5,000 fine for children under 14

Adds enhanced penalties for violations occurring on or within 300 feet of schools, preschools, or head start facilities: up to 5 years imprisonment and minimum $2,500 fine

Defines "entice" to include luring, inducing, persuading, tempting, inciting, soliciting, coaxing, or inviting