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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
11/25/2019
11/25/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to criminal justice training regarding persons with autism spectrum disorder. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill requires the municipal police training committee to establish a course for regional and municipal police training schools on appropriate interactions with persons on the autism spectrum. The course must cover topics such as de-escalating potentially dangerous situations, understanding how autistic individuals process sensory stimuli and language, and appropriate interrogation methods. The bill also requires that the training include autistic adults and experts on autism spectrum disorders. All law enforcement and correction officer recruits must receive this training as part of their certification process.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (15)
Michael Brady (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Marcos Devers (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
Hannah Kane (R),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Frank Moran (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
James Welch (D),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 11/25/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1443 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1443.pdf |
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