An Act to amend the definition of hate crime

This bill amends Massachusetts law to clarify how hate crimes are defined and how restitution is handled for property damage. It changes the language in the hate crime statute to specify that the act involves intimidating "another" person rather than "a person," and it adds a new provision requiring that court-ordered restitution for damaged property be used specifically to repair that property. The law applies to individuals who commit crimes motivated by bias against a victim's race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. By updating these specific legal terms and restitution requirements, the bill aims to ensure clearer application of hate crime penalties and victim compensation.