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MA S1104
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Dylan Fernandes
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AI Summary
- Creates a "Romeo and Juliet" exception to statutory rape laws, exempting defendants who are no more than 2 years older than the minor when the minor is at least 13 years old
- Amends Chapter 265, Section 13B (indecent assault and battery on a child under 14) and Section 23 (statutory rape of a minor under 16) to include the close-in-age exemption
- Requires that defendants under the age of criminal majority be prosecuted only in juvenile court or juvenile session of district court, not adult court
- Repeals Section 4 of Chapter 272 of the General Laws
- Sponsored by Senator Dylan A. Fernandes (Plymouth and Barnstable), filed January 14, 2025
Legislative Description
Supporting consenting young adults
Last Action
Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2886
12/18/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/27/2025
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