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MA H3459

Providing support to local municipalities and their police departments


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

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to provide for an assessment against certain persons convicted of misdemeanors to be used to establish a police career incentive trust fund. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Police Career Incentive Trust Fund, which will be funded by assessments imposed on individuals convicted of misdemeanors. The fund will be used to reimburse cities and towns for police career incentive pay programs under Section 108L of Chapter 41 of the General Laws. The bill also specifies that the court can impose an assessment of between $50 and $250 on any person over 18 convicted of a misdemeanor, and allows the court to reduce or waive the assessment if it would cause the person severe financial hardship.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)

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