HB 1343 (2016): prohibiting the retroactive application of the sex offender registry.

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HB 1343 (2016)

prohibiting the retroactive application of the sex offender registry.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2016. The committee met in executive session on February 17, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 11–5 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2016 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 2016, 9:45 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 17, 2016, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • March 9, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • February 17, 2016: Public Hearing: 02/17/2016 09:45 AM LOB 204
  • February 17, 2016: Executive Session: 02/17/2016 11:00 AM LOB 204
  • March 1, 2016: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 03/01/2016 09:45 AM LOB 204
  • March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/09/2016 (Vote 11-5; CC)
  • March 9, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/09/2016

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court