Bill > H4886

This bill establishes a permanent Commission on the Status of African Americans, a permanent Commission on the Status of Latinos, and a permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities to make policy recommendations to the legislature and executive agencies to address issues affecting these groups. It also creates the Massachusetts Police Standards and Training Commission to set certification standards for law enforcement officers, investigate officer misconduct, and discipline or decertify officers. The bill prohibits certain uses of force by officers, requires officers to intervene to prevent excessive force, and restricts the use of facial recognition technology by public agencies. It also makes various other changes to police training and the oversight of law enforcement in Massachusetts.

House Committee on Ways and Means (H)

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4886