Bill > S2544

This bill makes several changes to laws related to the treatment and confinement of sexually dangerous persons in Massachusetts. The key provisions include: 1. Establishing a "Sexual Dangerousness Review Board" to evaluate and make recommendations about the sexual dangerousness of prisoners and committed persons. 2. Eliminating any expectation of privacy, privilege, or confidentiality for records and communications related to the treatment of sexually dangerous persons committed to the treatment center. 3. Requiring the Sexual Dangerousness Review Board to conduct annual evaluations and make treatment recommendations for committed sexually dangerous persons. 4. Allowing the reports and testimony of the Sexual Dangerousness Review Board to be used as evidence in proceedings related to the commitment and release of sexually dangerous persons. 5. Increasing penalties and restrictions on parole for certain sex offenses against children, including life sentences without parole for repeat offenders.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2544