Massachusetts H1675 seeks to enhance hate-crime protections for victims targeted due to their gender.
Massachusetts H1675 amends Section 39 of Chapter 265 of the General Laws to include gender as a protected category in hate-crime statutes. This bill aims to strengthen legal protections for individuals who are targeted based on their gender, ensuring that such acts are prosecuted with enhanced penalties. The amendment specifically adds "gender" to the list of protected characteristics in hate-crime legislation.
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