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HD 454

An Act to amend the definition of hate crime

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Christine Barber and 1 co-sponsor

Massachusetts bill expanding hate crime definitions to broaden protected categories and increase enhanced penalties for bias-motivated offenses.

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