An Act relative to indecent assault and battery

This bill amends Massachusetts laws regarding indecent assault and battery to explicitly include the use of bodily substances, such as blood, saliva, semen, urine, or feces, as part of the offense. It specifically extends these protections to children under the age of 14 and to individuals with intellectual disabilities, ensuring that assaults involving these substances are legally recognized under the relevant statutes. Additionally, the legislation broadens coverage to include assaults by bodily substances against persons aged 14 or older, as well as elders and other people with disabilities. By clarifying the definition of "bodily substance" and specifying the affected victim groups, the bill aims to ensure these acts are prosecuted under existing indecent assault and battery charges.