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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to require group homes to notify certain abutters upon the admission of level 2 or level 3 sex offenders. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill requires group homes to notify certain nearby residential property owners, daycare facilities, and schools within 48 hours of admitting a Level 2 or Level 3 sex offender. The group home must provide a photograph and description of the sex offender as part of this notification. The term "abutting" is defined as being within 1,000 feet of the group home's property. The purpose of this bill is to increase transparency and awareness for the surrounding community when a higher-risk sex offender is residing in a group home in their area.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H735 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H735.pdf |
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