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H 1777·MA·house

An Act relative to expanding protections against incest

FailedFiled Feb 27, 2025
Sponsor: Brad Jones (R)
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Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

Mar 26, 2026

Summary

The bill amends the state’s incest statute to include relationships by affinity and adoption, expanding the definition beyond blood relatives. It would make sexual activity with step‑family members or adopted relatives subject to the same prohibitions. The measure failed to pass.

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