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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/17/2022
03/17/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish a firearm violence institute within the Department of Public Health. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a firearm violence institute within the Department of Public Health in Massachusetts. The institute's key purposes include advising the government on firearm violence, conducting and sponsoring research, improving understanding of firearm violence, identifying research priorities, promoting awareness, organizing meetings, working with policymakers, and administering a research grant program. The institute will be guided by an executive committee consisting of members appointed by the governor, legislature, and Department of Criminal Justice Information Services and Department of Public Health. The institute will have a director appointed by the executive committee and will be responsible for fostering research, gathering and disseminating data, and reporting annually to the governor and legislature on the state's firearm violence and research needs.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (8)
David Linsky (D)*,
Mike Barrett (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Dan Sena (D),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2490 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2490.pdf |
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