Chapter 205 of the Acts of 2008, titled "An Act Further Protecting Children," introduces new legal provisions aimed at enhancing the protection of children against sexual offenses in Massachusetts. The bill establishes three new aggravated crimes: Indecent Assault and Battery on a Child, Rape of a Child, and Rape of a Child with Force. It also expands the legal framework for subsequent offenders of existing crimes and introduces six new mandatory sentencing guidelines, which impose sentences ranging from 10 to 20 years. All cases related to these offenses are designated to be handled by the Superior Court Department, with offenders required to serve their sentences in the Department of Correction.

The accompanying annual report to the Joint Committee on the Judiciary provides an analysis of the implementation and impact of Chapter 205, revealing that 2,036 cases have been identified under its provisions, with many resulting in convictions and mandatory sentences. The report categorizes defendants based on the nature of their charges and tracks the status of these cases, emphasizing the importance of case dispositions. It also notes a reclassification of certain cases regarding mandatory sentencing, aligning data collection methods with the Massachusetts Sentencing Commission's practices to ensure a thorough understanding of sentencing trends and case management within the judicial system.