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MA H1235

MA H1235
Regulating sex offender registration in the 21st century


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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to further regulate sex offender registration. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill aims to update sex offender registration laws by including "electronic aliases, addresses and domains," which are defined as any online identifiers like email addresses, website registrations, or chat service aliases that are used to display or transmit information. The legislation proposes to add these electronic identifiers to the information that sex offenders must provide when registering, and also requires them to report any changes or additions to these electronic details, with penalties for failing to do so. This expansion of registration requirements is intended to better track sex offenders in the digital age by encompassing their online presence.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (27)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4624 (on 09/22/2016)

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