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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
05/21/2020
05/21/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish the Correctional Officers' Procedural Bill of Rights. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Correctional Officers' Procedural Bill of Rights in Massachusetts. It defines key terms like "correctional officer" and "disciplinary action," and outlines specific protections and rights for correctional officers during investigations that could lead to disciplinary action. These include requirements around the timing and location of interrogations, the information provided to the officer, restrictions on coercive tactics, and the officer's right to representation. The bill also prohibits the use of evidence obtained in violation of these rights and prevents retaliation against officers who exercise their rights. Finally, it clarifies that the bill does not limit the Department of Correction's ability to discipline or pursue criminal charges against officers.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 05/21/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1437 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1437.pdf |
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