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MA H1769

MA H1769
To improve transparency in alleged police misconduct


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to alleged police misconduct. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill seeks to improve transparency in alleged police misconduct. It amends an existing law to allow the attorney general, district attorney, police chief, or local government officials to request an inquest to be held in cases where there is reasonable suspicion that a law enforcement officer's actions within the scope of their duties have resulted in serious bodily injury to another person. The inquest would be conducted by the attorney general or district attorney, and the person identified as the target of the investigation would have the right to be present, represented by counsel, and examine the inquest report, although this would not lead to the dismissal of any indictment or the suppression of evidence.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)

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