An Act relative to the protection of persons with disabilities

This bill amends Massachusetts law to create a specific criminal charge for sexual assaults against people with disabilities. It directly affects individuals who commit sexual offenses against disabled victims and prosecutors handling such cases. Under the new provision, anyone who has sexual intercourse with a disabled person by using force or threats would face a mandatory life sentence or a term of years in state prison. The law also ensures that these cases cannot be dropped or placed on file without a formal finding of guilt.