An Act relative to the repeal or reform of certain unenforceable or unconstitutional archaic laws on religion, piety, and morality
This bill seeks to remove or update specific Massachusetts laws that regulate religious practices, moral conduct, and oaths of truthfulness. It repeals several sections of state statutes that currently enforce rules regarding public morality and piety, as well as provisions requiring religious references in legal oaths. By eliminating these sections, the legislation aims to ensure that all required oaths are secular and do not mandate religious affirmation. The changes directly affect individuals who take oaths in legal or official settings and remove the state's enforcement of certain archaic moral codes.
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Kate Donaghue
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Lindsay Sabadosa
DDemocratic
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Patrick Kearney
DDemocratic
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