Massachusetts § 116B - Hate crimes; police instruction
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 116B — Hate crimes; police instruction, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 116B. Hate crimes; police instruction
Section 116B. The municipal police training committee shall provide instruction for police officers in identifying, responding to and reporting all incidents of hate crime, as defined in section thirty-two of chapter twenty-two C. The municipal police training committee shall include such instruction in all curricula for recruits and in-service trainees and in all police schools, academies and programs operated or certified by said committee.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 116B
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 116B cover?
Section 116B ("Hate crimes; police instruction") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 116B?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 116B apply to my situation?
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