H1728

Relative to penalties for crimes against seniors

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H1728 imposes annual registration requirements for five years for those convicted of crimes against seniors.

Massachusetts H1728 amends the General Laws to mandate annual registration for five years for individuals convicted of certain crimes against seniors. The registration must include personal details and a photograph, maintained by the office of probation. Failure to comply results in imprisonment, fines, or both.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Nov 25, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

Nov 25, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

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

Nov 26, 2025

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

Nov 26, 2025

House

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