Megan's Law
Meanings
name
- A federal law requiring law enforcement authorities to make information available to the public regarding registered sex offenders.
- Any of various subsequent state laws based on this.
Word forms
Etymology
The law was introduced in response to the murder of Megan Kanka.
Related words
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