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This bill creates a specialized task force to comprehensively study how sex offenders use the internet and potential methods for tracking their online activities. The task force will be composed of 12 members, including legislators from the telecommunications and public safety committees, a state police representative, a civil rights attorney, and four experts from the telecommunications industry. The group will investigate various technical tracking methods such as IP addresses, MAC addresses, internet service providers, email, and instant messaging. Their study will explore current laws, laws in other states, the feasibility of requiring sex offenders to register online addresses, and potential civil liberties concerns. Within 12 months of the bill's passage, the task force is required to submit a detailed report to the joint committee on public safety and homeland security, which will include recommended draft legislation and regulations. The task force is also authorized to consult with federal and state agencies and telecommunications professionals during their investigation.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H84