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 [[https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178F|https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178F]]\\ [[https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178F|https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178F]]\\
 Annually in person level 2/3 178F ½\\ Annually in person level 2/3 178F ½\\
-[[https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178F1~2|https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178F1~2]]\\+[[https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178F 1~2|https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178F%201~2]]\\
 20 yr/life 178G\\ 20 yr/life 178G\\
 [[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]]
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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 to registrants? ===
  
 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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 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.\\
 [[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]]
 +
 +=== Is there a registration fee? ===
 +
 +Yes\\
 +$75 annually, unless you can demonstrate you can't afford it.\\
 +178Q\\
 +[[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 for registrants even after supervision? ===
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 [[https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartIV/TitleI/Chapter265/Section48|https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartIV/TitleI/Chapter265/Section48]]\\ [[https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartIV/TitleI/Chapter265/Section48|https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartIV/TitleI/Chapter265/Section48]]\\
 GPS homeless 178F ¾\\ GPS homeless 178F ¾\\
-[[https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178F3~4|https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178F3~4]]\\+[[https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178F 3~4|https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section178F%203~4]]\\
 Yearly fee 178Q\\ Yearly fee 178Q\\
 [[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]]
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 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]]
 +
  
 ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration ===== ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration =====
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 === Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? === === Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? ===
  
-No.+No.\\ 
 +[[https://www.ageofconsent.net/states/massachusetts|https://www.ageofconsent.net/states/massachusetts]]
  
 ===== Info for State Advocates ===== ===== Info for State Advocates =====
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 === How does the state’s legislative process work? === === How does the state’s legislative process work? ===
  
-[[http://www.naswma.org/?page=BilltoLaw|http://www.naswma.org/?page=BilltoLaw]]\\+The Legislative Process in Massachusetts\\
 [[https://www.masslegalservices.org/content/legislative-process-massachusetts-0|https://www.masslegalservices.org/content/legislative-process-massachusetts-0]]\\ [[https://www.masslegalservices.org/content/legislative-process-massachusetts-0|https://www.masslegalservices.org/content/legislative-process-massachusetts-0]]\\
-[[http://www.westernmassrlc.org/rlc-articles/222-the-life-of-a-bill-the-legislative-process|http://www.westernmassrlc.org/rlc-articles/222-the-life-of-a-bill-the-legislative-process]]+MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATIVE PROCESS\\ 
 +[[https://www.mass.gov/doc/the-legislative-process-0/download|https://www.mass.gov/doc/the-legislative-process-0/download]]
  
 === How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? === === How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? ===
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 === How to sign up for notifications of bill movement: === === How to sign up for notifications of bill movement: ===
  
-Make account, choose state\\ +MyLegislature\\ 
-[[http://www.lexisnexis.com/trial/uslm168473.asp?access=1-259552304&treatcd=1-348835911&gclid=CjwKCAjwiPbWBRBtEiwAJakcpPu5HyoPkwl91O_OpoRmlD_3xNd5xuibqtNXmdh82a_dUQpcUS2y9BoCXAIQAvD_BwE|http://www.lexisnexis.com/trial/uslm168473.asp?access=1-259552304&treatcd=1-348835911&gclid=CjwKCAjwiPbWBRBtEiwAJakcpPu5HyoPkwl91O_OpoRmlD_3xNd5xuibqtNXmdh82a_dUQpcUS2y9BoCXAIQAvD_BwE]]\\ +[[https://malegislature.gov/MyLegislature/About|https://malegislature.gov/MyLegislature/About]] 
-Paid service; free trial\\ + 
-[[http://instatrac.com/barolo_ma/production/code/State_Controllers/Shared/Class_Controller_Landing.php|http://instatrac.com/barolo_ma/production/code/State_Controllers/Shared/Class_Controller_Landing.php]]+Massachusetts Recently Introduced Bills\\ 
 +[[https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/|https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/]]
  
 === Most important legislative committees for our issues are: === === Most important legislative committees for our issues are: ===
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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]]
 +
  
 ===== Other Useful State Information ===== ===== Other Useful State Information =====
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 === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: === === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: ===
  
-One coming soon!+[[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]]
  
 === Other helpful state advocacy groups: === === Other helpful state advocacy groups: ===
  
-SOPRI-MA:\\ 
-[[http://www.sopri-ma.org|http://www.sopri-ma.org]]\\ 
 Criminal Justice Policy Coalition:\\ Criminal Justice Policy Coalition:\\
-[[http://www.cjpc.org|http://www.cjpc.org]]\\+[[https://actionnetwork.org/groups/criminal-justice-policy-coalition|https://actionnetwork.org/groups/criminal-justice-policy-coalition]]\\
 Boston Release Network:\\ Boston Release Network:\\
-[[http://www.bostonreleasenetwork.org|http://www.bostonreleasenetwork.org]]\\+[[https://baystatereentrynetwork.org/index.php/author/psjzgld5ww/|https://baystatereentrynetwork.org/index.php/author/psjzgld5ww/]]\\
 Prison Legal Services:\\ Prison Legal Services:\\
 [[http://www.plsma.org/|http://www.plsma.org/]] [[http://www.plsma.org/|http://www.plsma.org/]]
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 [[https://www.publiccounsel.net/|https://www.publiccounsel.net/]]\\ [[https://www.publiccounsel.net/|https://www.publiccounsel.net/]]\\
 Institute for Sexual Wellness:\\ Institute for Sexual Wellness:\\
-[[http://instituteforsexualwellness.org/|http://instituteforsexualwellness.org/]]>\\+[[https://instituteforsexualwellness.org/|https://instituteforsexualwellness.org/]]\\
 New England Center and Home for Veterans:\\ New England Center and Home for Veterans:\\
 [[http://nechv.org/|http://nechv.org/]]>\\ [[http://nechv.org/|http://nechv.org/]]>\\
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