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MA H1426

MA H1426
Establishing a regional keep safe program in Suffolk County


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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 establish a regional keep safe facility within Suffolk County for the detention of persons arrested upon probable cause or warrant or a person arrested under a civil process. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a regional keep safe facility within Suffolk County for the detention of persons arrested upon probable cause or warrant, or under a civil process. The sheriff of Suffolk County will be responsible for appointing and managing the administrator of the regional lockup facility, which will have the same functions and powers as a local lockup under existing law. The bill also allows other law enforcement agencies in Suffolk County to become members of the regional lockup system, and provides certain legal protections and authorities to the Suffolk County sheriff regarding the operation of the facility.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4517 (on 06/05/2024)

Bill Topics

Government Operations
  • ‐ Intergovernmental Relations
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Police, Fire, and Law Enforcement
  • ‐ Prisons and Correctional Institutions

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1426 03/14/2023
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1426.pdf 03/14/2023
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