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MA H2137

Relative to Massachusetts policy and procedures for missing and abducted children


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
10/02/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to policy and procedures for missing and abducted children investigations. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill aims to establish comprehensive minimum standards for law enforcement agencies in Massachusetts regarding missing and abducted children investigations. It requires the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to develop a guide on the Massachusetts policy and procedures for these investigations, which law enforcement agencies must reference and implement. The bill also mandates police training on the new policy and procedures, and ensures that the missing child clearinghouse intake form is available in multiple languages. The bill sets a timeline for law enforcement agencies to adopt the new policy and procedures as the minimum protocol in missing children investigations by January 15, 2021.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 10/02/2019)

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