Massachusetts S1034 repeals outdated laws and establishes a commission to review and modernize the state's legal code.
Massachusetts S1034 repeals several sections of the General Laws deemed archaic, including sections related to "common nightwalkers" and "sodomy." The bill also amends other sections to remove references to these repealed laws. It establishes a permanent law revision commission tasked with identifying and recommending reforms to antiquated and inequitable laws, considering suggestions from various sources, and improving the accessibility of state laws. The commission is composed of various legal and historical experts and meets at least four times annually.
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