Behavior Massachusetts

It is illegal to willfully blaspheme the holy name of God.

Status: Still Enforced / On the Books

The Law Explained

Dating back to its rigid Puritan roots, Massachusetts still has a blasphemy law on the books. Whoever willfully blasphemes the holy name of God by denying, cursing, or contumeliously reproaching God can technically face jail time, though it is no longer constitutionally enforced.

📚 Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: M.G.L. c. 272, § 36

Where to look:

Crimes Against Chastity, Morality, Decency and Good Order

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