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House 4946 - Joint petition of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to regulate the release and parole of sex offenders and increasing the penalties for certain violations by such sex offenders.

Bill Status

  • Session: 185th General Court
  • Bill Status: 08/28/08 H Accompanied a study order, see H5085

Sponsor:

  • Antonio F. D. Cabral

All Bill Actions

  • 04/01/08 H Referred to the committee on House Rules -HJ 1199
  • 04/14/08 H Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on JUDICIARY -HJ 1259
  • 07/08/08 S Senate concurred -SJ 1995
  • 08/28/08 H Accompanied a study order, see H5085

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