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Bill > H1585
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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to remove state-funded counsel for sex offender classification hearings. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill removes the requirement for the state to provide court-appointed counsel for sex offenders during their classification hearings. Under the current law, sex offenders have the right to retain counsel and also have the right to have counsel appointed if they are deemed indigent. This bill strikes out the provisions that allow for state-funded counsel for indigent sex offenders, effectively eliminating their access to court-appointed legal representation during these hearings.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Brad Jones (R)*,
Jay Barrows (R),
Nick Boldyga (R),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Paul Frost (R),
Alyson Sullivan (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4517 (on 06/05/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1585 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1585.pdf |
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