summary
Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
187th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to authorize the courts to exempt certain youthful offenders from the requirement to register as sex offenders. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 6, Section 178E, specifically subsection (e), by removing it entirely, which would allow courts to exempt certain youthful offenders from the mandatory requirement to register as sex offenders. This registration requirement is a legal obligation for individuals convicted of certain sex offenses, and this change aims to provide judicial discretion in cases involving younger individuals who may not pose the same ongoing risk as adult offenders.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4364 (on 07/31/2012)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.malegislature.gov/Bills/187/House/H2837 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/187/H2837 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/PDF?billId=14884&generalCourtId=1 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/BillHtml/14884?generalCourtId=1 |
Loading...