Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Bill Signing to Criminalize Sexual Assault
Yesterday, I attended Governor Healey's Ceremonial Bill
Signing of legislation I sponsored, H.4530, An Act criminalizing sexual assault
by fraud of a medical professional.
Trust is the foundation of the relationship between a doctor
and a patient, and when that trust is abused to commit sexual assault, there
must be clear and meaningful punishment. This bill will ensure that such
punishment is available, and that prosecutors and victims have the tools they
need to bring justice to these types of cases.
Thank you to my colleague and the bill’s House Sponsor, Rep
Kate Hogan, District Attorney Marian Ryan,
and the countless advocates who all ensured this legislation became law
to prosecute the perpetrators for the insidious crimes committed against
victims.
To learn more about this important legislation, visit:
https://www.mass.gov/.../governor-healey-expands...
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