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MA H2087
To create uniform standards in use of force, increase transparency, and reduce harm
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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
By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition of Mary S. Keefe and others that the Commissioner of Correction establish uniform standards regarding entrance of cell procedures, the use of chemical agents and restraint chairs, and the reporting and transparency of use of force. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill establishes uniform standards for state and county correctional facilities regarding the use of force, including procedures for entering cells, the use of chemical agents and restraint chairs, and reporting and transparency around use of force incidents. The bill requires correctional officers to wear body cameras during use of force incidents, prohibits the use of certain weapons, and mandates the collection and publication of detailed data on use of force. It also provides inmates and their representatives with the right to obtain records related to any use of force incidents involving the inmate.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (21)
Ruth Balser (D),
Mike Barrett (D),
Joseph Boncore (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Carlos González (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Liz Miranda (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
José Tosado (D),
Bud Williams (D),
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/H2087 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2087.pdf |
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