An Act providing protection from child enticement

This bill amends Massachusetts law to specifically criminalize the act of enticing a child under 16 into a vehicle without the permission of a parent or guardian. It prohibits this behavior for most individuals but includes exceptions for law enforcement, emergency responders, and certain employees of state or nonprofit organizations acting within their official duties. The legislation also establishes an affirmative defense for those who enter a vehicle to address a genuine emergency or to protect the child's health and safety. Anyone found guilty of violating this new provision could face up to five years in state prison or a fine of up to $5,000.