Massachusetts S1110 modifies criminal penalties for consensual sexual activity involving minors.

Massachusetts S1110 amends the state's criminal code to alter the penalties for consensual sexual activity involving minors. Specifically, it exempts from prosecution individuals who are no more than two years older than the minor and the minor has reached the age of 13. The bill also mandates that prosecutions for such cases must be handled in juvenile court if the defendant is under the age of criminal majority. Additionally, it repeals a section of the General Laws related to these offenses.

Massachusetts S1110 modifies criminal penalties for consensual sexual activity involving minors.

Massachusetts S1110 amends the state's criminal code to alter the penalties for consensual sexual activity involving minors. Specifically, it exempts from prosecution individuals who are no more than two years older than the minor and the minor has reached the age of 13. The bill also mandates that prosecutions for such cases must be handled in juvenile court if the defendant is under the age of criminal majority. Additionally, it repeals a section of the General Laws related to these offenses.