THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 28, 2024 Page 5 Representative Wong supports bill to punish the unauthorized distribution of sexually explicit images and videos Legislation also expands abuse defi nition to include coercive control B OSTON – State Representative Donald Wong (R-Saugus) recently supported legislation to close a loophole in Massachusetts law and address the unauthorized distribution of sexually explicit images or videos via text messaging and online postings. House Bill 4744, An Act to prevent abuse and exploitation, criminalizes so-called “revenge porn” by establishing penalties for disseminating explicit visual material of another person without their consent. The bill also expands the defi nition of abuse to include coercive control and assists survivors by extending the statute of limitations for certain domestic violence offenses, including assault and battery on a family or household member or for individuals with an active restraining order, from six years to 15 years. House Bill 4744 was enacted by the House on a vote of 1510 on June 13 and by the Senate the same day on a voice 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Donald Wong State Representative vote. It is now before Governor Maura Healey for her review and signature. House Bill 4744 represents a compromise reached by a six-member Conference Committee, which worked over the past month to resolve the diff erence between two earlier versions of the bill that WONG | SEE PAGE 11 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! www.810bargrille.com SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Sabatino Insurance is proud to welcome the loyal customers of ALWAYS READY TO SERVE YOU: Our Staff are, Emma Davidson, Jeimy Sanchez, Josephine Leone, Marie D’Amore, Rocco Longo, Z’andre Lopez, Anthony DiPierro, Darius Goudreau, Laurette Murphy, Danielle Goudreau and Tina Davidson. PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
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