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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
By Mr. Smola of Warren, a petition of Todd M. Smola that the Executive Office of Public Safety be directed to create a blue alert system, so-called, for the apprehension of individuals wanted for seriously injuring or killing law enforcement officials. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill aims to implement a statewide "blue alert" system in Massachusetts. The key provisions are:
1. The Executive Office of Public Safety is directed to develop and implement a statewide blue alert system, which would be activated when law enforcement is searching for an individual wanted for the serious injury or killing of a police officer, state trooper, or other law enforcement official.
2. The Executive Office of Public Safety is required to coordinate the implementation of this statewide blue alert system, as outlined in a new section of the law.
3. The bill defines the terms "Executive office" (referring to the Executive Office of Public Safety) and "Law enforcement agency" (referring to any agency investigating a crime resulting in the serious injury or death of a law enforcement official).
The purpose of this bill is to create a system to rapidly disseminate information and aid in the apprehension of suspects who have seriously injured or killed law enforcement personnel in the course of their duties.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2525 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2525.pdf |
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