An Act relative to the sex offender registry
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires sex offenders currently registered in Massachusetts to submit a current color photograph to the state’s sex offender registry. The purpose of this requirement is to enhance public safety by ensuring that law enforcement and the public have the most up-to-date visual identification of registered offenders. The bill has undergone several committee reviews and hearings as it moved through the legislative process.
Key provisions
- Sex offenders must submit a current color photograph.
- The photograph must be submitted to the sex offender registry.
- The registry will maintain updated photographs of registered offenders.
Who is affected
- Sex Offenders
- Law Enforcement
- The Public
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a requirement for updated photographs for sex offenders in the registry.
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Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Daniel J. Hunt
Cosponsor
Daniel J. Hunt
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