An Act relative to the sex offender registry
This bill requires sex offenders in Massachusetts to provide a current color photograph for the state's sex offender registry. The law specifically changes the legal requirement from submitting a photo only if one is available to mandating that a current color image be included. This update directly affects individuals listed on the registry by ensuring their records contain up-to-date visual identification. The measure aims to improve the accuracy and utility of the registry for public safety purposes.
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
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
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 · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dan Hunt
DDemocratic
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