An Act relative to identifying costs associated with legal counsel for classification hearings

This bill establishes a 14-member commission to calculate the annual expenses of providing court-appointed lawyers for sex offender classification hearings in Massachusetts. The commission will be composed of legislators, the attorney general, the chief justice, and the governor, with specific members selected to ensure diverse representation and expertise in legal procedures. After conducting its financial analysis, the group must submit a report containing cost estimates and potential legislative recommendations to the joint committee on transportation within 12 months. The bill does not change current laws or funding but creates a temporary body to gather data on the financial impact of these legal services.