Bill > S1033

This bill aims to amend the definition of "sexually violent predator" in Massachusetts law to include certain criteria, such as a person who has been convicted of a sexually violent offense and suffers from a mental abnormality or personality disorder that makes them likely to engage in further predatory sexually violent offenses. The bill also allows the Board's General Counsel or designee to initiate the process for determining whether an offender is a sexually violent predator. Additionally, the bill requires the state auditor to annually conduct an audit of the operations of the Sex Offender Registry Board, examining elements such as prioritization of cases, criteria for assignment, and the timeliness of the classification process. Finally, the bill includes a sunset provision for the audit requirement, which will expire on January 1, 2023.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1033