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MA H2795

MA H2795
Relative to safer neighborhoods


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Introduced
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Introduced Session

187th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to require police departments in cities and towns to provide information to residents of the location of certain sex offenders. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill aims to enhance public safety by requiring police departments in cities and towns to notify immediate neighbors about the presence of Level 2 sex offenders, providing details such as the offender's name, addresses, conviction information, and physical characteristics, while also warning against misuse of this information. Additionally, the bill mandates the establishment of intensive parole and probation programs for Level 2 and Level 3 sex offenders, which would include strict supervision measures like unannounced visits, counseling, and electronic monitoring, with hearings held before program completion to assess public safety interests. The bill also makes a minor technical change by removing the phrase "or level 2" from a section of existing law related to sex offender classifications.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4364 (on 07/31/2012)

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