Bill > H2008

This bill aims to prevent registered sex offenders from changing their names by adding several legal restrictions across multiple sections of Massachusetts state law. Specifically, the bill prohibits sex offenders who are required to register with the state's sex offender registry from using any name other than the one they originally registered under, from adopting a new surname even through marriage, and from obtaining a legal name change. If a registered sex offender attempts to change their name or hold themselves out under a different name, they would be in violation of the law and subject to penalties. The bill amends sections of Massachusetts General Laws related to sex offender registration, marriage records, and name change procedures to create a comprehensive prohibition on name changes for individuals on the sex offender registry. The intent appears to be maintaining transparency and accountability for registered sex offenders by ensuring they cannot obscure their identity through name changes.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2008