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massachusetts [2025/12/06 16:48] – [State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration] josiahkmassachusetts [2026/08/27 19:08] (current) – josiahk
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 [[https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178C|https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178C]] [[https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178C|https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178C]]
  
-=== What information must registrants provide? ===+=== What information must be provided? ===
  
 178D\\ 178D\\
 [[https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178D|https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178D]] [[https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178D|https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178D]]
  
-=== How frequently must they register? And for how long? ===+=== How frequently must information be verified? And for how long? ===
  
 Annually in writing level 1 178F\\ Annually in writing level 1 178F\\
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 [[https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178G|https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178G]] [[https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178G|https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178G]]
  
-=== Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? ===+=== Does the state categorize by levels/tiers? ===
  
 Yes. Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3; 178k.\\ Yes. Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3; 178k.\\
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 [[https://www.mass.gov/service-details/sex-offender-classification-process#:~:text=The%20Board%20member%20then%20issues,danger%20and%20risk%20to%20reoffend|https://www.mass.gov/service-details/sex-offender-classification-process#:~:text=The%20Board%20member%20then%20issues,danger%20and%20risk%20to%20reoffend]] [[https://www.mass.gov/service-details/sex-offender-classification-process#:~:text=The%20Board%20member%20then%20issues,danger%20and%20risk%20to%20reoffend|https://www.mass.gov/service-details/sex-offender-classification-process#:~:text=The%20Board%20member%20then%20issues,danger%20and%20risk%20to%20reoffend]]
  
-=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants? ===+=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels? ===
  
 Yes. Not a psychological evaluation but it is a risk assessment process conducted by the Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB).\\ Yes. Not a psychological evaluation but it is a risk assessment process conducted by the Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB).\\
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 [[https://www.mass.gov/service-details/levels-of-sex-offenders|https://www.mass.gov/service-details/levels-of-sex-offenders]] [[https://www.mass.gov/service-details/levels-of-sex-offenders|https://www.mass.gov/service-details/levels-of-sex-offenders]]
  
-=== Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? ===+=== Does anyone remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
  
 All Level 1 are private. Level 2 is private if classified before July 12, 2013.\\ All Level 1 are private. Level 2 is private if classified before July 12, 2013.\\
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 [[https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178Q|https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178Q ]] [[https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178Q|https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178Q ]]
  
-=== Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? ===+=== Are there special restrictions even after supervision ends? ===
  
 GPS certain probationers 265-47\\ GPS certain probationers 265-47\\
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 [[https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178Q|https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178Q]] [[https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178Q|https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178Q]]
  
-=== Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process? ===+=== Is there a process for removal from the registry? ===
  
 Yes for 20 yr 178G\\ Yes for 20 yr 178G\\
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 [[https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178L|https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178L]] [[https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178L|https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178L]]
  
-=== What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state? ===+=== What are the registration requirements for someone who is visiting the state? ===
  
 No specific statement regarding those visiting the state, but does have a requirement for registering "secondary addresses," defined as "a place of residence for 14 or more aggregate days in a calendar year, or a place routinely resided in for 4 or more consecutive days per month." §178C.\\ No specific statement regarding those visiting the state, but does have a requirement for registering "secondary addresses," defined as "a place of residence for 14 or more aggregate days in a calendar year, or a place routinely resided in for 4 or more consecutive days per month." §178C.\\
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 [[https://www.mass.gov/service-details/who-has-to-register-as-a-sex-offender|https://www.mass.gov/service-details/who-has-to-register-as-a-sex-offender]] [[https://www.mass.gov/service-details/who-has-to-register-as-a-sex-offender|https://www.mass.gov/service-details/who-has-to-register-as-a-sex-offender]]
  
-=== What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school? ===+=== What are the registration requirements for someone who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school? ===
  
 Within 2 days by mail 178E(g)\\ Within 2 days by mail 178E(g)\\
 [[https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178E|https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178E]] [[https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178E|https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178E]]
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 ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration ===== ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration =====
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 No.\\ No.\\
 [[https://www.ageofconsent.net/states/massachusetts|https://www.ageofconsent.net/states/massachusetts]] [[https://www.ageofconsent.net/states/massachusetts|https://www.ageofconsent.net/states/massachusetts]]
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 ===== Info for State Advocates ===== ===== Info for State Advocates =====
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 [[https://www.mass.gov/orgs/sex-offender-registry-board|https://www.mass.gov/orgs/sex-offender-registry-board]] [[https://www.mass.gov/orgs/sex-offender-registry-board|https://www.mass.gov/orgs/sex-offender-registry-board]]
  
-=== How does the state’s legislative process work? ===+=== How is the state’s legislature organized? ===
  
 The Legislative Process in Massachusetts\\ The Legislative Process in Massachusetts\\
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 [[https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/|https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/]] [[https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/|https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/]]
  
-=== Most important legislative committees for our issues are: ===+=== What are the important legislative committees for our issues? ===
  
 Joint Committee on the Judiciary\\ Joint Committee on the Judiciary\\
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 House\\ House\\
 [[https://malegislature.gov/Legislators/Members/House|https://malegislature.gov/Legislators/Members/House]] [[https://malegislature.gov/Legislators/Members/House|https://malegislature.gov/Legislators/Members/House]]
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 ===== Other Useful State Information ===== ===== Other Useful State Information =====
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 === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: === === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: ===
  
-[[https://www.narsol.org/contact-us/|No affiliate at present. If you would like to start an affiliate or your organization would like to be an affiliate, contact NARSOL for details\\ +[[https://www.narsol.org/contact-us/|No affiliate at present. If you would like to start an affiliate or your organization would like to be an affiliate, contact NARSOL for details\\ 888-997-7765.\\ Email NARSOL]]
-888-997-7765.\\ +
-Email NARSOL]]+
  
 === Other helpful state advocacy groups: === === Other helpful state advocacy groups: ===
massachusetts.txt · Last modified: 2026/08/27 19:08 by josiahk