summary
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
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)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Document Type | Source Location |
---|---|
State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1050 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1050.pdf |
Loading...