Massachusetts S986 would classify certain crimes against police officers as hate crimes.
Massachusetts S986 amends Section 32 of Chapter 22C of the General Laws to include crimes motivated by actual or perceived employment as a police officer under the state's hate crime statute. This bill expands the definition of hate crimes to cover offenses against police officers, aligning with protections already in place for other groups based on characteristics such as race, religion, and sexual orientation. The change aims to enhance legal recourse for police officers facing bias-driven attacks.
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