An Act regulating sex offender registration in the 21st century
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to update and refine the regulations surrounding the registration of sex offenders in Massachusetts. It seeks to modernize the existing system to better ensure public safety and address evolving best practices in risk assessment and management. The legislation intends to clarify registration requirements, potentially incorporating new technologies and strategies for monitoring and supervision. The bill is currently undergoing review by the Judiciary Committee.
Key provisions
- Updates to the requirements for sex offender registration.
- Potential incorporation of risk assessment tools and technologies.
- Clarification of registration obligations for different offense types.
- Review of current registration processes and procedures.
- Possible adjustments to supervision and monitoring requirements.
- Consideration of data privacy and security concerns.
Who is affected
- Sex offenders registered in Massachusetts
- Families of registered sex offenders
- Law enforcement agencies
- The Judiciary branch
- Community members
Notable changes
- The bill seeks to modernize the existing sex offender registration system.
- It may include provisions related to data privacy and security.
- The bill is part of a series of similar legislative efforts over the past decade.
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Sponsors
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Michael Morrissey
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