Expands protections against incest in Massachusetts to include affinity and adoption.
This bill amends the General Laws of Massachusetts to expand protections against incest by including relationships of affinity and adoption. The change will affect legal definitions and potential criminal charges related to incestuous relationships. The act will take effect immediately upon passage.
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