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MA H1808
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Patrick Kearney
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 178L of Chapter 6 of the General Laws regarding sex offender reclassification procedures
- Places burden of proof on sex offenders who initiate motions to change their registry classification
- Requires offenders to demonstrate by "clear and convincing evidence" that their risk of re-offense and dangerousness to the public have decreased since final classification
- Authorizes the Sex Offender Registry Board to consider information from prior classification decisions when evaluating reclassification requests
- Filed by Representative Patrick Joseph Kearney (4th Plymouth) on January 7, 2025; referred to the Judiciary Committee
Legislative Description
Maintaining the integrity of sex offender classifications
Last Action
Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
10/20/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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