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MA H1956

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Rogers

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 4A of Chapter 272 of Massachusetts General Laws to clarify the definition of inducing a minor into prostitution
  • Criminalizes inducing a minor to engage in, agree to engage in, or offer to engage in prostitution or sexual conduct for a fee
  • Applies equally to those who knowingly aid and assist in such inducement
  • Establishes penalties of 3-5 years imprisonment in state prison plus a mandatory $5,000 fine
  • Filed by Representative David M. Rogers (24th Middlesex) with support from Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan

Legislative Description

To define inducing a minor into prostitution

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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