H84
An Act creating a task force to study the use of the internet by sex offenders
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a task force to investigate how sex offenders use the internet. The task force will include members of the General Court and will examine various aspects of this issue. The goal is to gain a better understanding of the challenges and potential solutions related to online activity by individuals convicted of sex offenses. This study will inform potential policy changes and strategies for prevention and intervention.
Key provisions
- Establish a task force to study internet use by sex offenders.
- Include members of the General Court on the task force.
- Conduct an investigation into the issue.
- Examine challenges and potential solutions.
- Inform potential policy changes.
- Focus on prevention and intervention strategies.
Who is affected
- Sex offenders
- The general public
- Law enforcement
- The General Court
- Cybersecurity experts
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Primary sponsor
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
Cosponsors
Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
Kelly W. Pease
Kimberly N. Ferguson
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Bill H.84 194th (Current)
An Act creating a task force to study the use of the internet by sex offenders
By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 84) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to provide for an investigation by a special task force (including members of the General Court) relative to the use of the Internet by sex offenders. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Bradley H. Jones, Jr. Status: Referred to House Committee on Rules
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.84
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/30/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 9/17/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 10/16/2025 | House | Discharged to the committee on House Rules |
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