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MA H2128

Relative to implementing a blue alert system in the Commonwealth


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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

By Mr. Smola of Warren, a petition of Todd M. Smola, Timothy R. Whelan and Mathew J. Muratore that the Executive Office of Public Safety be directed to create a blue alert system, so-called, for the apprehension of individuals wanted for seriously injuring or killing law enforcement officials. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Executive Office of Public Safety to create a statewide "blue alert" system to help apprehend individuals wanted for seriously injuring or killing law enforcement officials. The bill amends existing law to add this responsibility to the Executive Office, and creates a new section in Chapter 22 of the General Laws to define the blue alert system and how it will be implemented, including the coordination of law enforcement agencies in the investigation of such crimes.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (3)

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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