H1780

Relative to identifying costs associated with legal counsel for classification hearings

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Establishes a commission to identify the annual costs of providing court-appointed counsel for sex offender classification hearings.

The bill creates a commission tasked with measuring the annual costs of providing court-appointed counsel for sex offender classification hearings. The commission will consist of 14 members, including representatives from the General Court and others appointed by various leaders and officials. It will submit a report, including any draft legislation and regulations, to the joint committee on transportation within 12 months of the Act's enactment.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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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