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MA H1777
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Bradley Jones
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 17 of Chapter 272 of the General Laws to expand the definition of incest beyond blood relatives (consanguinity) to include relationships by marriage (affinity) and adoption
- Currently, Massachusetts incest law only covers blood relatives; this would extend criminal protections to step-family members and adopted family members
- Filed by Representative Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (20th Middlesex) with 3 co-sponsors
- Takes effect immediately upon passage
- Similar legislation (H.1571) was filed in the 2023-2024 session but did not pass
Legislative Description
Relative to expanding protections against incest
Last Action
Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
10/20/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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