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MA S949

MA S949
Addressing discriminatory police reporting


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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 to address discriminatory police reporting. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill aims to address discriminatory police reporting. It introduces a new private civil right of action against individuals who knowingly make false calls to law enforcement or intentionally summon law enforcement officers without reason, in whole or in part due to their belief or perception of the race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, religion, religious practice, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity of the individual or group. The bill also creates a criminal penalty for those who knowingly make a false police report or summon law enforcement officers without reason, in whole or in part due to their belief or perception of the victim's protected characteristics.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2612 (on 02/08/2024)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ General Civil Rights
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Hate Crimes

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S949 03/11/2023
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S949.pdf 03/11/2023
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