H 1626
An Act preventing rampant online technological exploitation and criminal trafficking
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a special commission of the General Court to examine sentencing related to online technological exploitation and criminal trafficking. The purpose of the commission is to address the issue of rampant online exploitation and to potentially recommend changes to sentencing guidelines. The bill declares an emergency to ensure swift action due to the urgent nature of the problem.
Key provisions
- Establishes a special commission to study sentencing for online technological exploitation and criminal trafficking.
- The commission will include members of the General Court.
- The commission’s work is intended to address the issue of online technological sexual exploitation.
- The bill is enacted under an emergency preamble, indicating a sense of urgency.
- The commission will examine current sentencing practices.
- The bill was referred to the Committee on The Judiciary.
- The bill is similar to H.3818 from 2023-2024.
- The bill is related to a study order (H5281).
Who is affected
- Criminal defendants accused of online technological exploitation offenses
- The General Court
- Victims of online technological exploitation
- The Judiciary
- Law enforcement agencies
Notable changes
- The bill introduces a dedicated commission to review sentencing for online technological exploitation.
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Bill H.1626 194th (Current)
An Act preventing rampant online technological exploitation and criminal trafficking
By Representative Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1626) of Manny Cruz relative to preventing rampant online technological exploitation and criminal trafficking and establishing a special commission (including members of the General Court) to examine sentencing for criminal online technological exploitation. The Judiciary.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Manny Cruz
Emergency Preamble
Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to provide forthwith certain civil and criminal liability for online technological sexual exploitation, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health.
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.1626
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/5/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/26/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) |
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