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MA S1443

Relative to criminal justice training regarding autistic persons


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
11/25/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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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