Governor Baker Says He Has ‘Concerns’ Over Senate Criminal Justice Bill, Including Statutory Rape Reform

Governor Baker Says He Has ‘Concerns’ Over Senate Criminal Justice Bill, Including Statutory Rape Reform

BOSTON — Governor Charlie Baker signaled on Tuesday his opposition to "elements" of a criminal justice reform bill touted by Massachusetts Senate members, including a potential revision of statutory rape and age-of-consent laws.

Asked during a press conference whether the proposal, drafted by state Senator William Brownsberger (D-Belmont) and which would enact a series of sexual consent age changes, Baker responded by saying he's concerned by that and other aspects of the Senate's bill.