An Act relative to the protection of children

Summary

The bill creates a new crime for anyone who has care and custody of a child under 14 and fails to notify police of the child’s death within two hours or a missing child within five days when they intend to mislead or hinder an investigation. Violations can result in up to ten years in state prison or up to two‑and‑a‑half years in a house of correction. It also raises existing penalties for related offenses.

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