Massachusetts S1036 amends laws to increase penalties for indecent assault and battery by adults in positions of authority or trust over children.

Massachusetts S1036 amends the state's General Laws to increase penalties for indecent assault and battery committed by adults in positions of authority or trust over children. The bill defines "position of trust, authority or supervision over a child" to include teachers, coaches, tutors, parents, and other caregivers. It mandates that such individuals, if convicted, face imprisonment in state prison for life or a minimum of 10 years, with no eligibility for probation, parole, work release, or furlough. Prosecutions under this law cannot be continued without a finding or placed on file.

Massachusetts S1036 amends laws to increase penalties for indecent assault and battery by adults in positions of authority or trust over children.

Massachusetts S1036 amends the state's General Laws to increase penalties for indecent assault and battery committed by adults in positions of authority or trust over children. The bill defines "position of trust, authority or supervision over a child" to include teachers, coaches, tutors, parents, and other caregivers. It mandates that such individuals, if convicted, face imprisonment in state prison for life or a minimum of 10 years, with no eligibility for probation, parole, work release, or furlough. Prosecutions under this law cannot be continued without a finding or placed on file.