An Act relative to sex offenders
The bill outlines specific regulations concerning sex offenders, including their registration and monitoring. It aims to establish guidelines to ensure public safety regarding this population.
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H1702 — An Act relative to sex offenders
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
In plain language
This bill addresses regulations and measures related to sex offenders.
The bill outlines specific regulations concerning sex offenders, including their registration and monitoring. It aims to establish guidelines to ensure public safety regarding this population.
Summary
An Act relative to sex offenders
Bill Text
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This bill prohibits level 2 and 3 sex offenders from living or working within 500 feet of schools and child care facilities.
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chapter 6, section 178K, subsection (2), paragraph (b)
No sex offender designated as a level 2 or 3 offenders shall establish a home address or intended home address or any other living accommodation within 500 feet of the property on which any public or private school, licensed day care center, or any other child care facility is located. Nor shall the offender accept employment within 500 feet of the property on which any public or private school, licensed day care center, or any other child care facility is located.
This addition imposes restrictions on level 2 and 3 sex offenders regarding their residence and employment proximity to schools and child care facilities.
Sponsors
- Paul K. Frost · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Paul K. Frost Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (203)
203 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does H1702 do?
- An Act relative to sex offenders
- Who sponsors H1702?
- H1702 is sponsored by Paul K. Frost (Republican).
- What is the current status of H1702?
- This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track H1702?
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