Megan's Law

[mey-guhnz]

1. any of various laws aimed at people convicted of sex-related crimes, requiring community notification of the release of offenders, establishment of a registry of offenders, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Megan's Law¹

1990–95; after Megan Kanka, young New Jersey girl killed by a previously convicted child molester

Example Sentences

Sarah's Law followed a similar scheme, Megan's Law, in the United States.

From BBC

The group also conducts a Megan’s Law search.

From Los Angeles Times

He was convicted of attempting to commit a lewd or lascivious acts with a child under 14 and is listed on the Megan’s Law website.

From Los Angeles Times

That same impact is felt in "Hiss" with lines like "Aye, these h**s don't be mad at Megan/These h**s mad at Megan's Law," which increased awareness around laws protecting abused children.

From Salon

He championed bills such as Megan’s Law, which notified the public about registered sex offenders, and coordinated search and rescue operations for missing kids and young adults.

From Los Angeles Times