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MA H1579

MA H1579
Relative to identifying costs associated with legal counsel for classification hearings


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to identify the annual costs of providing court-appointed counsel for sex offender classification hearings. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a 14-member commission to identify the annual costs of providing court-appointed counsel for sex offender classification hearings. The commission will include members from the Legislature's Judiciary and Public Safety and Homeland Security committees, as well as representatives from the Attorney General's office, the Supreme Judicial Court, and the Governor's office. The commission is tasked with measuring these costs and submitting a report, including any proposed legislation or regulations, to the Joint Committee on Transportation within 12 months of the bill's enactment.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4517 (on 06/05/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1579
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1579.pdf
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