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MA H2060

MA H2060
Establishing a commission to study post-traumatic stress disorder in law enforcement officers


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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 post-traumatic stress disorder in law enforcement officers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a special commission to study and investigate post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in law enforcement officers. The commission will consist of members from the state legislature, state agencies, and representatives from the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association. The commission will review the causes of PTSD among police officers, estimate the prevalence of PTSD, and identify effective methods, practices, and programs for preventing and treating PTSD in police officers, including existing programs in the Commonwealth.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Reporting date extended to Thursday December 31, 2020, pending concurrence (on 06/22/2020)

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