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MA H1718
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Colleen Garry
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AI Summary
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Amends Chapter 272, Section 22 of Massachusetts General Laws to criminalize concealing a child's death in a manner that prevents determining whether the child was born alive or murdered, punishable by up to 5 years in state prison or 2.5 years in a house of correction
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Creates new Section 22A establishing criminal penalties for trading, selling, or arranging the sale of a minor child for money, property, or anything of value
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Applies the same penalties to buyers who receive a minor child in exchange for payment or items of value
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Penalties for child sale/purchase: up to 5 years in state prison or up to 2.5 years in a house of correction
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Filed by Representative Colleen M. Garry (36th Middlesex) and referred to the Judiciary Committee; similar legislation (H.1505) was filed in the 2023-2024 session
Legislative Description
Relative to the concealment of the death of children and the penalties for the sale or purchase of minor children
Last Action
Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
10/20/2025