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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the classification of sex offenders diagnosed as pedophiles by a licensed mental health clinician. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to change how sex offenders are classified by requiring that instead of considering whether an offender has a "mental abnormality," the classification process should focus on whether the sex offender has been diagnosed as a "pedophile" by a Massachusetts licensed mental health clinician. This change, found in Section 178K of chapter 6 of the General Laws, aims to refine the criteria used in classifying sex offenders, specifically by replacing a broader term with a more specific diagnosis from a qualified professional in Massachusetts.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4706 (on 10/24/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H1365 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1365 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1365.pdf |
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