Regularizes sentencing for hate crimes by requiring diversity awareness programs for convicted individuals.
The bill amends the General Laws to require individuals convicted of hate crimes to complete a diversity awareness program designed by the secretary of the executive office of public safety in consultation with the Massachusetts commission against discrimination and approved by the chief justice of the trial court. This requirement applies unless the court issues specific written findings describing the reason that such program should not be ordered. The program must be completed prior to release from incarceration or completion of probation.
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