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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to banning the use of tear gas by law enforcement. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to ban the use of tear gas and similar chemical irritants by law enforcement in the state of Massachusetts. Specifically, the bill prohibits law enforcement officers, agencies, or departments from purchasing, obtaining, using, or allowing the use of any chemical or substance that can produce sensory irritation or disabling physical effects in humans, such as tear gas or "CS gas". Violators of this law would face a criminal fine of $5,000.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4517 (on 06/05/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1425 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1425.pdf |
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