MA H1704

Bill

MA H1704

Maintaining the integrity of sex offender classifications

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to reclassification of sex offenders by the Sex Offender Registry Board. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 178L of Chapter 6 of the General Laws in Massachusetts to change the burden of proof for sex offenders seeking reclassification of their risk level. Under the new provision, the burden of proof is on the sex offender to clearly and convincingly demonstrate that their risk of re-offending and degree of dangerousness to the public have decreased since their final classification. The board may consider information used in prior classification decisions when making this determination.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Patrick Kearney (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1704

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1704
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1704.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1582	Relative to prohibit sex offenders from entering on to public or private school property for any reason	Accompanied a study order, see H4844	Similar To
H2667	Relative to retirement classification of licensed drinking water operators	Accompanied a study order, see H4960	Similar To
H2788	Relative to electronic monitoring department personnel pension group classification	Accompanied a study order, see H5319	Similar To
H2789	Relative to retirement benefits for installation security officers	Accompanied a study order, see H4960	Similar To
H4844	Study Order	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
H742	Clarifying the classification of assisted living residences	Accompanied a study order, see H5029	Similar To
S1096	To provide a DNA exception for statute of limitations on sex offenses	Accompanied a study order, see S2665	Similar To
S1693	Relative to retirement classification	Accompanied a study order, see S2679	Similar To
S1784	Relative to victim witness advocate retirement classification	Accompanied a study order, see S2679	Similar To
S2321	Clarifying the definition of commercial motor vehicles	Accompanied a study order, see S2642	Similar To

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