The idea behind registry laws began in 1996, when President Clinton signed

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Megan's Law was signed by President Clinton in 1996, establishing the requirement for states to maintain a registry of sex offenders and notify communities about the presence of these offenders. This law was named after Megan Kanka, a seven-year-old girl who was raped and murdered by a known child molester who lived across the street from her family, unbeknownst to them.

The Idea Behind Registry Laws Began in 1996, When President