MA S1501

Bill

MA S1501

Relative to the membership of the forensic science oversight board

Introduced
02/16/2023

In Committee
02/16/2023

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the membership of the forensic science oversight board. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 6, Section 184A(a) of the existing law to change the membership of the Forensic Science Oversight Board. Specifically, it increases the number of board members appointed by the governor from 13 to 15, with one member nominated by the president of the Massachusetts Organization of State Engineers and Scientists, and another member nominated by the president of the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Julian Cyr (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2776 (on 05/13/2024)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1501

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1501
BillText	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1501.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2373	Relative to the size of the forensic science oversight board	Accompanied a study order, see H4877	Similar To
S1565	Relative to the membership of the forensic science oversight board	Accompanied a study order, see S2764	Reintroduced
S2776	Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to law enforcement and training.	No further action taken	Replaced by

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