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This bill amends the composition of the victim and witness assistance board in Massachusetts. It requires the board to consist of seven members, including the Attorney General or their designee as chair, two district attorneys appointed by the governor, and four members of the public, three of whom must be victims, with at least one representing an underserved community. The bill defines "underserved community" to include communities disproportionately impacted by violence and crime, as well as populations underserved due to racial and ethnic identity. It also specifies that "members of the public" cannot be current local, state, or federal elected officials. Additionally, the bill increases the number of board members required for a quorum from four to six.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1050