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MA S1145

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Robyn Kennedy

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 15D of Chapter 265 of Massachusetts General Laws to revise the legal definition of "strangulation"
  • Defines strangulation as intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly impeding normal breathing or blood circulation by applying pressure to the throat or neck
  • Removes the requirement for visible injury to prosecute strangulation offenses
  • Eliminates the need to prove intent to kill or cause protracted injury to the victim
  • Referred to the Judiciary Committee; filed January 16, 2025 by Senator Robyn K. Kennedy (First Worcester)

Legislative Description

Relative to the definition of strangulation

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

10/9/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means10/9/2025
Judiciary2/27/2025

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