MA H2146

Bill

Resolve providing for a “Special Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training” to study and make recommendations concerning the implementation of a Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) system

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
04/02/2020

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to police officer standards and training. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a "Special Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training" to study and make recommendations for implementing a Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) system in the Commonwealth. The commission will consist of 25 members, including legislators, government officials, and representatives from various law enforcement associations. The commission will review best practices from other states, investigate funding mechanisms, and propose a timeline and process for implementing a POST system. The commission will focus on proposing the structure of a POST system rather than developing specific standards or requirements. The commission is required to report its findings and proposed legislation to the General Court within one year of the bill's effective date.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (5)

Angelo D'Emilia (R), Dylan Fernandes (D), Russell Holmes (D), Dave Vieira (R), Bud Williams (D),

Last Action

Discharged to the committee on House Rules (on 04/02/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2146

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2146
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2146.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2076	Resolve providing for a “Special Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training” to study and make recommendations concerning the implementation of a Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) system	Accompanied H2146	Replaces
H2963	Resolve to establish a special commission to perform an investigation and providing for a study relative to the potential implementation of a time limit for handicapped parking placard use in a metered spot	Senate concurred	Similar To
H3586	Resolve in favor of a certain employee of the Monson Developmental Center	Referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
S1874	Resolve regarding revitalizing the right of free petition	Accompanied a study order, see S2569	Similar To
S2021	Resolve to evaluate existing funding for the promotion of, and workforce development in, tourism, arts and culture	Resolve reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2169	Resolve for memorializing the Massachusetts Delegation, and the United States Congress, on the need for general support of NATO, and public education regarding this subject matter	Accompanied a study order, see S2551	Similar To
S2170	Resolve memorializing the Massachusetts Delegation, and the United States Congress, on the need for a Syrian War Crimes Tribunal	Accompanied a study order, see S2551	Similar To
S971	Resolve for a commission to review, replace, and eliminate the Grand Jury System	Accompanied a study order, see S2496	Similar To

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MA H2146

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