Massachusetts lawmakers Thursday passed a bill banning "upskirting" in response to a ruling by the state's highest court that said a law aimed at criminalizing voyeurism did not apply to the snapping of secret photos up a woman's skirt. The bill now goes to Gov. Deval Patrick, who has publicly committed to signing it, his office said Thursday. The bill would make photographing or recording video under a person's clothing illegal, according to a statement from the office of Senate President Therese Murray. The act would be made a misdemeanor. "The House took action today to bring Massachusetts laws up-to-date with technology and the predatory practice of 'upskirting.' We must make sure that the law protects women from these kind of frightening and degrading acts," House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo said in a statement.
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Massachusetts governor to sign ban on "upskirting"
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Law comes in response to high court ruling saying "upskirting" photos are legal
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