H 1531 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to penalties for crimes against seniors

This bill amends Massachusetts law to require individuals convicted of specific crimes against seniors or residents of senior housing to register annually with the office of probation for five years. The registration process involves submitting personal details such as address, physical description, and a photograph to create a central registry. Failure to comply with these registration requirements could result in a fine of up to $5,000, imprisonment for up to two and a half years, or both.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Jun 5, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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