Expands the definition of hate crimes to include attacks on police officers resulting in serious injury or death.
This bill amends the definition of hate crimes in Massachusetts to include attacks on police officers that result in serious injury or death. The bill adds a new clause to Chapter 22C, expanding the scope of what constitutes a hate crime. This change aims to provide additional protections and legal consequences for such attacks.
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