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MA S1262
Bill
AI Summary
- Increases maximum prison sentence for hate crimes from 5 years to 10 years
- Changes incarceration location from house of correction to state prison
- Increases minimum sentence from 2.5 years to 5 years
- Doubles the enhanced penalty for aggravated hate crimes from 10 years to 20 years maximum, and from 5 years to 10 years minimum
- Increases an additional penalty provision from 1 year to 2 years
Legislative Description
Relative to hate crimes
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
2/26/2026
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means2/26/2026
Judiciary2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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