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MA H2119
Assuring municipal control of military equipment procurement by local law enforcement
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to require local approval for military equipment procurement by local law enforcement departments. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill aims to require local approval from the mayor and city council or the board of selectmen and town meeting for local law enforcement departments to procure or accept as gifts certain military-grade equipment, such as aircraft, armored vehicles, weapons, and chemical agents, from federal agencies like the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense, or Department of Justice. The bill seeks to give municipal governments more control over the acquisition of these types of military equipment by local police and fire departments.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5117 (on 11/10/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2119 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2119.pdf |
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