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By Mr. Bradley of Hingham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1334) of Garrett J. Bradley relative to the protection of children. The Judiciary. |
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PETITION OF:
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In the Year Two Thousand and Seven.
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
Chapter 265 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 13J the following section:-
Section 13J ½. Whoever having care and custody of a child 5 years of age or younger unattended shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment in a house of correction for not more that 2 ½ years.