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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 improve the accuracy of eyewitness identification procedures. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve the accuracy of eyewitness identification procedures. It establishes detailed guidelines for law enforcement to follow when conducting various identification procedures, such as using photo lineups, live lineups, and showups. The bill also requires documentation and recording of these procedures, and provides that evidence of non-compliance can be used to challenge the reliability of eyewitness identifications in court. The goal is to reduce the frequency of misidentifications, which can lead to wrongful convictions, while also allowing law enforcement to continue pursuing the guilty.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2496 (on 02/03/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S894 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S894.pdf |
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