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MA S763

Relative to public safety on private college and university campuses


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
05/18/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to public safety on private college and university campuses. Higher Education.

AI Summary

This bill aims to establish special state police officers on the campuses of private colleges and universities within Massachusetts, excluding those under the control of the University of Massachusetts. These special state police officers would have the same authorities, immunities, and privileges as regular police officers while performing duties within the limits of the campus or its environs. The bill also entitles these special state police officers and retired special state police officers to possess a Massachusetts police identification card under the same terms and conditions as municipal police officers and University of Massachusetts police officers.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education, Justice

Sponsors (18)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 05/18/2020)

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