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MA H2645

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Hunt

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires sex offenders to submit a current color photograph to the sex offender registry, replacing the previous standard of "a photograph of the sex offender, if available"
  • Amends sections 178D, 178J, and 178K of Chapter 6 of the Massachusetts General Laws
  • Removes the optional "if available" language, making photo submission mandatory
  • Filed by Representative Daniel J. Hunt (13th Suffolk) on January 14, 2025
  • Similar legislation was previously filed as House No. 1564 in the 2023-2024 session

Legislative Description

Relative to the sex offender registry

Last Action

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

10/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/3/2025
Public Safety and Homeland Security2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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