Massachusetts H1589 amends the definition of hate crime to clarify intent and restitution use.
Massachusetts H1589 amends the definition of hate crime by changing the wording in Section 39(a) of Chapter 265 of the General Laws. The bill replaces "of a person" with "of another" and "such person" with "a person" to clarify the intent behind the crime. Additionally, it adds a new paragraph specifying that if restitution is ordered for repairing property damage, it must be used to repair the damage done to the property with intent to intimidate a person because of their race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.
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