News · Culture For Subscribers Massachusetts Bill Would Impose Prison Sentences For ‘Hate Speech’ By Tom Joyce March 13, 2023 · 12:36 PM EDT · Updated January 16, 2025 12:40 AM · 3 min read read Advertisement Listen to audio version of this article Members only Subscribe to listen Should it be illegal to say something that may offend someone? One bill (HD.4113) in the Massachusetts House of Representatives would outlaw it. Should it be illegal to say something that may offend someone? One bill (HD.4113) in the Massachusetts House of Representatives would outlaw it.… Advertisement Read Next Prediction Market Offers Massachusetts College Football Bets Banned At Licensed Sportsbooks Maura Healey, Mike Minogue Clash Over Donald Trump, Taxes and State Spending in First Debate Chelsea May Eliminate Parking Minimums To Boost Housing Production Taxpayer-Funded Fall River Nonprofit Gives Out Crack Pipes And Rectal Drug Supplies