Amendment #25 to S735

gender  identity amendment

Mr. Rogers of Norwood moves to amend the bill by adding at the end thereof the following new section:-

SECTION XX.  Section 92A of chapter 272 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting at the end thereof the following:

(a) Whoever asserts a gender-related identity for any improper purpose, as defined in clause 59, section 7 of chapter 4, shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars.

(b) Whoever asserts a gender-related identity for any improper purpose, as defined in clause 59, section 7 of chapter 4, with the intent to commit an act prohibited under Chapter 265 and punishable under same for up to 21/2 years in a house of correction, shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than 21/2 years in a house of correction.

(c) Whoever asserts a gender-related identity for any improper purpose, as defined in clause 59, section 7 of chapter 4, with the intent to commit an act prohibited under Chapter 265 and punishable under same for any term in a state prison, shall be punished by imprisonment for the same term in a state prison.