An Act relative to studying the establishment of a statewide registry of persons convicted for the sale or trafficking of certain class A drugs

This bill creates a special commission to study whether Massachusetts should establish a statewide registry for individuals convicted of selling or trafficking specific class A drugs. The commission will examine various aspects of such a system, including which crimes qualify for registration, how to protect the legal rights of those listed, how to share information with law enforcement, and how to handle cases involving homeless people or minors. The thirteen-member panel includes state officials and appointed representatives from both political parties, who must submit their findings and draft laws within nine months of the bill taking effect.