Combating hate in Massachusetts by enhancing hate crime data collection and reporting.
The bill amends Massachusetts law to improve the collection and reporting of hate crime data. It mandates that the crime reporting unit quarterly obtain hate crime data from law enforcement agencies and other sources. The Attorney General is authorized to issue civil investigative demands to gather information on potential hate crimes. The bill also establishes procedures for assessing the credibility of hate crime reports and outlines penalties for hate crimes.
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