Opinion ID: 697653
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Heading: Equal Rights Act, Mass.Ann.Laws ch. 93, sec. 102 (1994):

Text: 40 Section 102. Equal Rights for All Persons Within Commonwealth; Enforcement by Civil Action for Equitable Relief; Jurisdiction of Superior Court; Degree of Proof; Damages, Costs and Attorneys' Fees. 41 (a) All persons within the commonwealth, regardless of sex, race, color, creed or national origin, shall have, except as is otherwise provided or permitted by law, the same rights enjoyed by white male citizens, to make and enforce contracts ... and to the full and equal benefit of all laws and proceedings for the security of persons and property.... 42 (b) A person whose rights under the provisions of subsection (a) have been violated may commence a civil action for injunctive and other appropriate equitable relief, including the award of compensatory and exemplary damages[ ] ... in the superior court.... 43