H1609

Regulating sex offender registration in the 21st century

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Modernizes sex offender registration in Massachusetts to include electronic aliases, addresses, and domains.

The bill updates sex offender registration laws in Massachusetts to include electronic aliases, addresses, and domains. It amends various sections of Chapter 6 to require the registration of these electronic identifiers alongside the offender's name. It also mandates notification of changes to these electronic identifiers. The changes aim to ensure comprehensive tracking of sex offenders in the digital age.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jun 17, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

Oct 20, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

Oct 20, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order