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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to enhancing courthouse security. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to enhance courthouse security by amending Section 70A of Chapter 221 of the General Laws. It allows court officers to carry weapons within the premises of the court or in the immediate vicinity, as determined by the chief justices of the trial court, supreme judicial court, or appeals court. However, before being permitted to carry a firearm, a court officer must have a license to carry under Section 131 or 131F of Chapter 140. Additionally, the bill revises the language in Section 70A to replace "the areas of the court to which they have been assigned" with "the premises of the court or in the immediate vicinity thereof."
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1890 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1890.pdf |
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