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MA S1050

Relative to the composition of the victim and witness assistance board


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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

For legislation relative to the composition of the victim and witness assistance board. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

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.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied H1903 (on 02/28/2022)

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