MA S859

Bill

Relative to juveniles accused of sex offenses

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
01/22/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to juveniles accused of sex offenses. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends various sections of Chapter 6 of the Massachusetts General Laws to remove references to juveniles who have been adjudicated as youthful offenders or delinquent juveniles due to sex offenses. Specifically, the bill removes language related to notification requirements, registration, and risk assessment procedures for these juvenile offenders. The changes aim to treat juvenile sex offenders differently from adult offenders by removing certain provisions that previously applied to them.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Will Brownsberger (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2496 (on 02/03/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S859

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S859
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S859.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1464	Relative to parole hearings for previous life sentences	Accompanied a study order, see H5081	Similar To
H3254	Relative to violent crimes	Accompanied a study order, see H5081	Similar To
S2496	Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on the Judiciary to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to judicial issues	Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules	Replaced by
S845	To prevent the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences based on juvenile adjudications	Accompanied a new draft, see S2805	Similar To
S922	Relative to juvenile violence	Accompanied a study order, see S2496	Similar To
S991	To provide a DNA exception for statute of limitations on sex offenses	Accompanied a study order, see S2496	Similar To

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MA S859

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