Gov. Charlie Baker will sign ‘NASTY Women Act’ repealing archaic laws targeting women
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Masslive.com
Senators called the bill the "NASTY Women Act," which stands for Negating Archaic Statutes Targeting Young Women. The bill would repeal a number of laws, some dating back to the 1600s, 1700s and 1800s, most of which are unenforceable today due to conflicting state and federal laws and court cases. These include laws punishing adultery and fornication and prohibiting doctors from prescribing contraceptives to unmarried women.